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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town from R9 994

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPT
Sep 4 — Sep 111
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 873

One-way from

R9 994

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R25 224
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/12-3/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 32m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R49 702 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R23 141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Cape Town

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 30 August 2025.

Thu 18/1214:20SJO - CPT
2 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/8R20 873
Sun 7/98:37SJO - CPT
2 stops46h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/919:50CPT - SJO
2 stops48h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8R22 730
Tue 14/108:37SJO - CPT
2 stops64h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO
2 stops55h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8R24 304
Sun 9/118:45SJO - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/1118:45CPT - SJO
2 stops48h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8R27 082
Fri 10/108:37SJO - CPT
2 stops46h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1118:45CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/8R29 770
Mon 22/91:55SJO - CPT
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1012:25CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R31 610

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/12

14:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/1

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

R20 873

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/9

8:37-15:20

2 stops70h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

20:00-19:37

2 stops55h 37m

R20 873

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

8:37-9:30

2 stops64h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:00-19:39

2 stops55h 39m

R24 304

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

15:20-15:00

2 stops31h 40m

R25 578

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

8:45-7:40

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-11:25

2 stops48h 40m

R27 082

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

9:05-7:40

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-12:56

2 stops48h 06m

R28 479

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

8:37-15:20

2 stops46h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

18:45-20:39

2 stops57h 54m

R29 770

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

9:30-7:40

2 stops38h 10m

R9 994

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-21:50

3 stops40h 55m

R14 717

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-6:45

1 stop29h 30m

R31 433

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Deals found on 29/8

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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  • 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 R20 873, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 43h 40m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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