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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R10 269

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 5/6. 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.
SJO — JNB
May 24 — May 311
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

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

Flights from Costa Rica to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R19 140.

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

When flying from Costa Rica to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Costa Rica and South Africa. 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 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Costa Rica to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5R30 715
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1018:30CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5R37 156

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Costa Rica and South Africa. 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 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights travelling from Costa Rica to South Africa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sat 28/919:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Wed 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R31 459
Fri 27/914:50SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
Wed 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R33 455
Thu 5/919:25SJO - CPT
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Mon 16/917:45CPT - SJO
1 stop31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R33 981
Thu 5/919:25SJO - CPT
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Mon 16/910:55CPT - SJO
2 stops38h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R34 144

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

Find cheap flight options from Costa Rica to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548 933 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Costa Rica to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 21/513:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/610:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5R31 604
Tue 21/519:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/619:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R35 831
Tue 21/519:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Thu 13/619:00JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5R39 405
Tue 21/58:27SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/618:05JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R79 754

Costa Rica to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Costa Rica and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Costa Rica to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 9/1123:15SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/119:30CPT - SJO
2 stops59h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R26 379
Sat 28/913:07SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R26 742
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5R26 887
Sat 28/919:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R28 629
Fri 27/914:50SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/1019:20JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R30 334
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5R30 715
Sat 28/919:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Wed 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R31 459
Tue 21/513:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/610:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5R31 604
Fri 27/914:50SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/1019:20JNB - SJO
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R32 003

One-way flights to South Africa from Costa Rica

Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to South Africa. 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 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Costa Rica to South Africa can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Costa Rica to South Africa can use the search form above.
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5R10 269
Wed 5/614:40SJO - CPT
2 stops35h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5R10 269
Tue 11/67:15SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R10 396
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5R10 414
Wed 5/614:40SJO - CPT
3 stops35h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/5R10 414
Tue 11/619:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 18/5R14 732
Thu 26/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5R14 986
Tue 11/614:52SJO - JNB
3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R16 909
Thu 26/95:10SJO - JNB
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R18 977

Find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

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R26 379 - R52 014

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlCape Town Intl

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/11

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/11

2 stops59h 47m

R26 379

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/9

2 stops35h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

2 stops36h 36m

R26 742

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/9

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

2 stops36h 36m

R28 629

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops32h 37m

R30 715

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/9

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

1 stop30h 35m

R31 459

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/9

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

1 stop30h 35m

R33 455

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

1 stop21h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

1 stop21h 58m

R38 117

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/7

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/7

1 stop30h 05m

R43 505

San José Juan Santamaria IntlCape Town Intl

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/7

2 stops42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops28h 06m

R52 014

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Deals found on 18/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 19 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as United Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 561 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7,6
Good
1 761 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 711 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 900 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to South Africa. 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 Costa Rica to South Africa for under R26 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Costa Rica to South Africa for under R26 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R26 379, but on average you can expect to pay R33 890.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa one-way?

    R10 269 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air France, with prices starting from R14 986 and R32 838, respectively.

  • What does SJO to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Costa Rica to South Africa 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 Costa Rica to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Costa Rica to South Africa 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 Costa Rica to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 Costa Rica to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 Costa Rica to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Costa Rica to South Africa 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 Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to South Africa. 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 548 933 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR19 294AverageR35 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR29 839AverageR32 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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