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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Cape Town from R8 883

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CPT
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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 18 June 2026.

Tue 29/913:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 14/1018:25
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops33h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R17 865
Mon 2/1123:28
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6R18 996
Wed 22/719:05
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/823:15
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R20 766
Tue 6/1012:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 30/1020:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6R23 372
Sat 4/77:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops49h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 16/717:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops50h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R23 422
Tue 29/913:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/100:15
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R23 864
Wed 9/912:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops42h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 23/917:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops33h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6R24 389

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 865

One-way from

R8 883

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R25 929
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/9-14/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 57m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Costa Rica to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/9

13:25-17:10

2 stops43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

18:25-19:37

3 stops33h 12m

R17 882

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R18 996

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R23 372

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

12:44-9:30

2 stops60h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-11:55

1 stop23h 05m

R23 372

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/10

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-7:32

2 stops42h 42m

R23 372
Fastest return journey

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

12:44-15:20

2 stops42h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

17:55-19:37

2 stops33h 42m

R24 389
Cheapest one-way

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

8:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

R8 883

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

13:25-15:20

2 stops65h 55m

R8 965

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

7:55-17:10

2 stops49h 15m

R8 965

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

9:25-14:00

3 stops44h 35m

R13 292

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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 882, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Costa Rica in 43h 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.

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