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R16 695+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

— SJO
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica

Sun 8/1122:00 -
2 stops30h 39m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
2 stops44h 10m
Deal found 7/11R20 881
Thu 5/1122:00 -
2 stops30h 39m
Thu 12/1123:28 -
1 stop35h 07m
Deal found 4/11R21 013
Tue 24/1115:35 -
2 stops32h 45m
Sun 29/1116:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/11R22 315
Tue 24/1115:35 -
3 stops32h 20m
Sun 29/1116:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/11R23 370
Mon 16/1121:20 -
2 stops55h 30m
Mon 30/116:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 7/11R24 243
Tue 24/1119:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sun 29/1113:59 -
2 stops60h 26m
Deal found 4/11R24 655

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Return from

R20 403

One-way from

R16 695

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 584
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/2-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 41m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R696 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

Fri 13/11

21:45-17:10

3 stops51h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 442

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

19:25-18:45

1 stop31h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/5

14:22-9:25

2 stops59h 03m

R20 403

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

19:35-20:59

2 stops33h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/2

13:18-7:35

2 stops58h 17m

R20 403

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

15:35-16:20

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

16:55-12:45

2 stops35h 50m

R22 315

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/3

18:50-21:52

3 stops35h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/3

9:32-10:20

2 stops40h 48m

R34 890

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

17:45-21:52

3 stops36h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/5

9:25-22:40

3 stops53h 15m

R35 005

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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 209
British Airways
British Airways
From R18 703

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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
8 285 reviews
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Boarding

7,0

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 285 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 285 reviews
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Boarding

7,0

Overall

6,7

Crew

7,7

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.

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 (23 hours 48 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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