R3 667+ 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 29/3. 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 — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

6:40-18:30

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 815

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 883

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R17 576

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R17 576

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

22:00-5:30

2 stops39h 30m

R25 248
Fastest return journey

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

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R25 350

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R26 026

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

12:44-12:40

2 stops39h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:50-11:55

2 stops48h 05m

R34 188

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:00-19:37

2 stops57h 37m

R35 997

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

11:13-15:20

2 stops44h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

19:50-10:42

1 stop22h 52m

R38 920

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica

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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 R9 025). Flying from Costa Rica in December will prove the most costly (average of R39 174). 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 Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at R1 224. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 224
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 769

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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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