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

For as low as R16 090, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 32h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11795 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	R16 090
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Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R19 713

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R15 907). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 532). 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 R16 090, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 32h 45m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cape Town (average of R15 907). Flying from Costa Rica to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 532). 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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