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R3 891+ 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 29/1. 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
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Costa Rica

Discover essential information about flights departing from Costa Rica, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Costa Rica airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

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R18 159 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 346 or less
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Thu 22/114:05SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 056
Fri 24/413:25SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/520:00CPT - SJO
2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 072
Thu 5/26:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/210:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 203
Wed 21/16:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/215:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 220
Fri 17/47:55SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/410:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 252
Wed 11/313:05SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/320:50CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 759
Mon 9/38:40SJO - CPT
2 stops48h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/318:45CPT - SJO
2 stops54h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 825
Mon 30/37:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
Mon 6/419:00JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1R16 841
Mon 30/37:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
Wed 8/48:45JNB - SJO
2 stops68h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1R16 923
Sat 28/30:30SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/419:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1R17 004
Wed 21/120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Mon 2/223:59JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 03mKLM
Deal found 6/1R17 037
Sat 28/37:50SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mAir Canada
Wed 8/48:45JNB - SJO
2 stops68h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1R17 266

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Find flights departing from Costa Rica that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/1

6:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

15:05-12:42

2 stops29h 37m

R16 203

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

6:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

15:05-12:42

2 stops29h 37m

R16 203

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

10:25-11:51

2 stops33h 26m

R16 252

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

13:05-15:05

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

20:50-21:32

2 stops32h 42m

R16 759

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:45-21:32

2 stops33h 47m

R16 955

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R17 004

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 004

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 004

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R17 004

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 004

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica

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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 898

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 880. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 880
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 159

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
9 138 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 138 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 138 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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