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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town from R16 416

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPT
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Cape Town

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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 18 March 2026.

Mon 2/1114:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3R16 416
Tue 17/119:40
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops38h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 25/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops43h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R17 000
Tue 14/48:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops70h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 26/417:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops45h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/3R17 351
Tue 17/119:40
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops38h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 26/1118:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops50h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R17 934
Sun 20/97:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 30/917:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops50h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R18 235
Tue 14/412:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops43h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/3R20 120
Mon 18/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 26/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops58h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/3R22 222
Wed 18/118:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 25/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R22 289
Thu 14/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 19/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops58h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R22 322
Wed 18/1114:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 26/1118:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops48h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R23 073
Tue 19/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 29/518:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops57h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/3R24 992

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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 416

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R30 931
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 22m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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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 18 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

12:44-12:40

2 stops39h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

20:00-22:39

2 stops58h 39m

R22 222

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:00-22:39

2 stops58h 39m

R22 322

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/4

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

17:55-7:15

2 stops45h 20m

R23 957

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-17:10

2 stops35h 10m

R31 748

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

17:55-10:11

2 stops48h 16m

R32 499

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

0:30-15:20

2 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

17:55-19:37

2 stops33h 42m

R32 816

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:50-11:55

2 stops48h 05m

R33 750

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:00-19:37

2 stops57h 37m

R35 535
Fastest return journey

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

19:50-10:42

1 stop22h 52m

R36 319
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

19:25-13:25

2 stops34h 00m

R17 351

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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 R8 909). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R38 672). 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 R22 222, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 39h 56m. 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 R8 909). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R38 672). 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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