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R9 453+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/8. 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
Jul 3 — Jul 101
1 adult

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 28 June 2025.

Good round-trip deal

R12 773 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 660 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 June 2025.

Wed 6/81:55SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/815:05JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R17 194
Thu 23/1019:25SJO - CPT
2 stops33h 15mAir France
Mon 3/118:50CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 00mAir France
Deal found 26/6R17 943
Tue 14/1013:30SJO - CPT
2 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO
2 stops55h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/6R18 371
Sat 13/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/6R18 425
Mon 18/87:15SJO - CPT
2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/919:50CPT - SJO
2 stops48h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R20 101
Thu 23/1013:13SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 37mDelta
Mon 3/1121:30CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 18mDelta
Deal found 26/6R41 112
Mon 1/1220:35SJO - CPT
1 stop41h 20mKLM
Sat 13/128:00CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/6R42 360

Find flights from Costa Rica within your budget

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 28 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/8

1:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

15:05-14:05

2 stops31h 00m

R17 194

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

19:25-12:40

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

8:50-17:50

1 stop41h 00m

R17 943

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

13:30-17:10

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:00-19:39

2 stops55h 39m

R18 371

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/9

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R18 425

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/8

7:15-19:55

2 stops52h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

19:50-12:26

2 stops48h 36m

R20 101

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

13:13-17:50

1 stop20h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

21:30-12:48

1 stop23h 18m

R41 112

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

20:35-21:55

1 stop41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

8:00-17:10

1 stop41h 10m

R42 360

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

5:30-17:10

2 stops27h 40m

R9 453

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

14:40-16:45

3 stops42h 05m

R9 685

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/8

8:37-17:45

2 stops49h 08m

R11 718

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica

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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 524). Flying from Costa Rica in July will prove the most costly (average of R39 043). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Delta, KLM, andAir France from Costa Rica have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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

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