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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town from R17 135

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Tue 9/129:40SJO - CPT
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12R17 135
Tue 9/1220:40SJO - CPT
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/113:40CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R30 158
Fri 19/128:45SJO - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R39 630
Fri 19/128:45SJO - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R41 883
Sat 20/128:45SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R42 702
Thu 18/1214:05SJO - CPT
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/19:30CPT - SJO
2 stops64h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R42 719

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 511

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R40 432
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 26m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R52 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 235 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Costa Rica

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

13:05-17:00

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

18:45-17:16

2 stops54h 31m

R17 511

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R20 327

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

14:20-16:10

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-13:15

2 stops48h 25m

R21 948

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

20:05-5:50

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

7:55-19:02

2 stops67h 07m

R25 618

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

8:29-21:55

2 stops29h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-15:20

3 stops32h 45m

R26 898

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/1

6:30-16:10

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R26 915

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

7:55-9:30

3 stops65h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:05-7:15

2 stops45h 10m

R27 000

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

23:15-17:25

2 stops50h 10m

R27 683

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Deals found on 2/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R9 114). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R39 527). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Costa Rica, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town?

    For as low as R17 511, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 43h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11795 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R9 114). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R39 527). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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