R3 469+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica

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SJO — CPT
Apr 11 — Apr 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R18 175 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 347 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica
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Wed 8/48:45
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops49h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 7/522:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops39h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R16 120
Fri 17/47:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 23/419:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop22h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R16 120
Thu 16/413:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 23/415:05
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops28h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 283
Thu 23/411:50
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 27/410:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 365
Tue 21/47:55
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 10/519:20
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/3R16 545
Tue 21/47:55
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops67h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/3R16 872
Mon 20/411:13
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 12/519:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops56h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 020
Tue 31/312:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 19/519:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops56h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3R17 036
Sun 26/413:35
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops44h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 27/710:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 151
Mon 11/58:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops64h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops58h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R17 903
Thu 3/913:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops65h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 17/919:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R21 291
Sat 18/413:00
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 23/419:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R23 026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

15:05-10:42

2 stops27h 37m

R16 283

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 365

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R17 036

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R17 151

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:00-19:37

2 stops56h 37m

R17 871

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

11:50-17:20

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-7:15

2 stops43h 25m

R23 189

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/7

0:30-9:30

2 stops49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

17:55-19:37

2 stops33h 42m

R28 361

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

17:57-21:25

2 stops67h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

14:00-16:20

2 stops34h 20m

R29 964

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:50-11:50

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

16:35-21:47

3 stops37h 12m

R30 357

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

19:15-21:45

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

23:15-17:10

2 stops49h 55m

R32 059

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica (average of R8 739). Flying from Costa Rica in December will prove the most costly (average of R37 934). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Costa Rica?

The cheapest city to fly to from Costa Rica is Cartagena Rafael Nunez, with prices starting at R1 882. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 882
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 175

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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