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R3 601+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/7. 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 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

8:45-8:35

2 stops63h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 892

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

8:45-8:35

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R19 619

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

16:00-8:35

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:00-8:50

2 stops45h 50m

R19 684

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

19:45-19:39

2 stops55h 54m

R20 401

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

19:05-11:05

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

18:00-21:47

2 stops35h 47m

R24 442

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R27 701

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

0:30-9:30

2 stops49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

20:00-12:21

2 stops48h 21m

R27 717
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R27 962

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R28 141

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-13:25

3 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

12:20-17:35

2 stops37h 15m

R28 157

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Which airlines fly from Costa Rica?

When flying from Costa Rica check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 844

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Costa Rica is Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at R1 181. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 181
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 097

Airline reviews for flights from Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Costa Rica. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Costa Rica have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 605 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 605 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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