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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R17 264

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — SJO
May 13 — May 201
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica at least 18 days early can save you up to 22% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for as little as R23 438 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R26 136 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R24 729 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R18 040. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Costa Rica (ZA - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap British Airways flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between South Africa and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest British Airways flights we've come across from South Africa to Costa Rica. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 11/1019:20JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 11mBritish Airways
Fri 1/1114:31SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R20 905
Sun 8/921:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 14/97:05SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R21 478
Wed 18/919:20JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 11mBritish Airways
Fri 27/97:05SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R21 608

Cheap United Airlines flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between South Africa and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from South Africa and landing in Costa Rica. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 6/610:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/65:30SJO - JNB
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R23 068
Tue 4/620:00CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:55SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 099
Thu 6/615:05JNB - LIR
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/615:27LIR - JNB
2 stops57h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R28 502
Thu 6/620:00JNB - LIR
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/615:27LIR - JNB
2 stops57h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R35 341

Cheap South Africa to Costa Rica flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Prices were last updated on 8 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Costa Rica in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 6/612:15JNB - SJO
2 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/65:30SJO - JNB
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R22 828
Thu 6/610:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/65:30SJO - JNB
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R23 068
Thu 6/619:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/611:05SJO - JNB
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R25 286
Tue 4/620:00CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:55SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 099
Thu 6/619:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 173
Tue 4/620:00CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/914:40SJO - CPT
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 746
Thu 6/619:00JNB - SJO
3 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/68:15SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R27 523
Thu 6/615:05JNB - LIR
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/615:27LIR - JNB
2 stops57h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R28 502
Tue 4/613:00CPT - SJO
3 stops43h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/914:52SJO - CPT
3 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R30 388

South Africa to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Costa Rica in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 11/1019:20JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 11mBritish Airways
Fri 1/1114:31SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R20 905
Sun 8/921:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 14/97:05SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R21 478
Wed 18/919:20JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 11mBritish Airways
Fri 27/97:05SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5R21 608
Thu 6/612:15JNB - SJO
2 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/65:30SJO - JNB
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R22 828
Thu 6/610:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/65:30SJO - JNB
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R23 068
Thu 6/619:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/611:05SJO - JNB
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R25 286
Tue 4/620:00CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:55SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 099
Thu 6/619:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 173
Tue 4/620:00CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/914:40SJO - CPT
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R26 746

One-way flights to Costa Rica from South Africa

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from South Africa to Costa Rica. Those needing a return flight from South Africa to Costa Rica can use the search form above.
Fri 31/513:35JNB - SJO
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 264
Fri 31/513:25JNB - SJO
3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R20 351
Fri 31/518:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 05mAir France
Deal found 7/5R22 458
Thu 30/51:15JNB - SJO
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5R61 404

Find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

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R20 905 - R27 597

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Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/10

2 stops55h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/11

2 stops35h 44m

R20 905

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops29h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/9

2 stops42h 20m

R21 478

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/9

2 stops31h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/9

2 stops42h 20m

R21 608

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/6

2 stops40h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops43h 00m

R22 828

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/6

2 stops33h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops43h 00m

R23 068

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/6

1 stop25h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops37h 25m

R25 286

Cape Town IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops34h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

2 stops42h 00m

R26 099

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

1 stop30h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/9

1 stop29h 10m

R27 282

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/9

1 stop29h 10m

R27 597

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Deals found on 7/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 8 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Costa Rica, such as British Airways, United Airlines and Air France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was a pleasant experience. Sky Priority gave access to priority security checks and boarding.

Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was a pleasant experience. Sky Priority gave access to priority security checks and boarding.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
11 043 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was a pleasant experience. Sky Priority gave access to priority security checks and boarding.

British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 868 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was a pleasant experience. Sky Priority gave access to priority security checks and boarding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for under R21 000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for under R21 000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R20 905, but on average you can expect to pay R26 839.

  • What does JNB to SJO mean?

    JNB and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to SJO refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/5.

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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 530 312 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 017AverageR29 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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