R3 866+ 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 4/7. 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 — CPT
May 29 — Jun 51
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 9/8

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R18 496

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:00-11:38

2 stops48h 38m

R19 946

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

8:45-18:30

2 stops73h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R23 046

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

8:45-17:10

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

20:50-11:25

2 stops70h 35m

R24 129

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

13:25-15:20

2 stops65h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-8:32

2 stops67h 42m

R24 129

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

13:25-17:10

2 stops43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

18:45-12:15

2 stops49h 30m

R25 695

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

22:00-22:39

2 stops32h 39m

R27 378

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R32 044

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

17:55-10:11

2 stops48h 16m

R32 327

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/8

0:30-15:20

2 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R33 527

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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 R8 898). Flying from Costa Rica in December will prove the most costly (average of R38 626). 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 207. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 207
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 506

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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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