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R22 104+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
May 29 — Jun 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 April 2026.

Wed 23/921:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 15m
British Airways
Sun 27/97:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 28/4R22 104
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R22 850
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops32h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/4R23 181
Tue 3/1119:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 17/1114:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4R24 124
Fri 29/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 59m
British Airways
Sun 7/612:51
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 27/4R25 433
Mon 25/523:15
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/619:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R27 999

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Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2026.

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R22 104

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

R12 865
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R22 104

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-17:35

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-9:20

2 stops34h 40m

R22 850

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-17:35

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops57h 55m

R25 399
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R27 999

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

19:05-21:20

2 stops42h 15m

R28 330

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

8:45-18:30

2 stops73h 45m

R34 887

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-21:47

3 stops35h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

9:25-10:30

3 stops41h 05m

R41 560

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Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica takes 42 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R18 581
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R8 803
Air France
Air France
From R23 053
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R20 832

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica are United Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 29 April 2026.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 29 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,United Airlines, andLufthansa to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 680 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 960 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 931 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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