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R19 497+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

— SJO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica

Mon 16/1119:35 -
2 stops57h 15m
Sun 22/116:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 31/10R20 861
Mon 2/1122:00 -
2 stops30h 39m
Tue 10/1123:28 -
1 stop35h 07m
Deal found 1/11R21 061
Thu 26/1111:10 -
2 stops21h 20m
Sun 29/111:50 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 31/10R24 804
Thu 26/1121:30 -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 30/1113:59 -
2 stops36h 26m
Deal found 31/10R25 636
Mon 16/1119:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sun 22/1118:40 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 31/10R32 307
Mon 2/115:45 -
3 stops26h 45m
Tue 10/115:37 -
2 stops23h 08m
Deal found 1/11R35 301

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R19 497

One-way from

R37 364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 778
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 114h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 38m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R219 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R703 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

19:25-19:07

2 stops55h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/5

14:22-9:25

2 stops59h 03m

R19 497

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:35-20:50

2 stops57h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

6:00-10:25

2 stops44h 25m

R20 861
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R37 364

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica takes 32 hours 4 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 airline flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is British Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R19 390
British Airways
British Airways
From R18 879

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is British Airways.

Rainfall in Costa Rica 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

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?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways 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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 278 reviews
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Boarding

7,0

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

CPT - LHR

Rude hostesses who didn’t care at all about passengers’ needs. Terrible quality of food (we even found a stone in our salad which damaged our teeth) Small space for legs and very Uncomfortable seats (we could barely move) Awful pillows provided: small and dirty Not an inclusive airline at all when it comes to dietary requirements: Total Absence of dairy free options for snacks and milk .
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 278 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 278 reviews
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Boarding

7,0

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

CPT - LHR

Rude hostesses who didn’t care at all about passengers’ needs. Terrible quality of food (we even found a stone in our salad which damaged our teeth) Small space for legs and very Uncomfortable seats (we could barely move) Awful pillows provided: small and dirty Not an inclusive airline at all when it comes to dietary requirements: Total Absence of dairy free options for snacks and milk .

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, British Airways 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 0 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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