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R10 290+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, 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 16 September 2025.

Return from

R14 004

One-way from

R10 290

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 189
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/10-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R66 149 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 174 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO
2 stops47h 28mDelta
Thu 9/1013:23SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 57mDelta
Deal found 14/9R14 004
Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO
2 stops47h 28mDelta
Fri 10/1013:23SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 12mDelta
Deal found 14/9R18 220
Tue 23/915:05JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/31:45SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R19 192
Tue 23/919:25JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 17mBritish Airways
Wed 18/38:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9R19 973
Tue 23/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops56h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/313:00SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9R21 118
Fri 14/1119:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways
Wed 19/1115:11SJO - JNB
2 stops32h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9R22 107

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

20:40-12:08

2 stops47h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

13:23-10:20

2 stops36h 57m

R14 004

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-22:15

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

14:20-8:40

2 stops58h 20m

R14 021

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-12:55

2 stops46h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

14:20-8:40

2 stops58h 20m

R14 021

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

22:00-22:15

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

14:20-8:40

2 stops58h 20m

R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-12:55

2 stops47h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

14:20-8:40

2 stops58h 20m

R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-22:15

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

7:00-8:40

2 stops41h 40m

R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

22:00-22:15

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

7:00-8:40

2 stops41h 40m

R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

14:20-8:40

2 stops34h 20m

R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

11:10-19:40

1 stop40h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

20:55-9:05

1 stop28h 10m

R16 832

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

20:40-12:08

2 stops47h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

13:23-21:35

2 stops48h 12m

R18 220

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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 38 hours 33 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 R1 082
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R1 109
Air France
Air France
From R1 324
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R1 282

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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 16 September 2025.
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 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Air France, andUnited Airlines 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 468 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 924 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 407 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 363 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

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, LATAM 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 (30 hours 27 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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