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R21 416+ 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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
May 26 — Jun 21
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 26 April 2026.

Fri 27/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 55m
British Airways
Tue 1/1213:09
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 22/4R21 416
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Tue 26/57:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4R22 292
Mon 17/821:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 37m
British Airways
Sun 6/96:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops43h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/4R24 124
Mon 17/819:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 27m
British Airways
Fri 4/96:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 22/4R24 752
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R24 884
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops57h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/4R25 330

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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 26 April 2026.

Return from

R22 292

One-way from

R12 946

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R12 830
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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25/7
  • 25/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R2 157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R342 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R24 124

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

R24 884

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 330

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R26 866

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:25-19:52

2 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R26 866
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:20-17:35

1 stop30h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

R27 278

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R28 286

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

23:15-11:56

2 stops68h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

13:21-21:20

2 stops47h 59m

R28 385

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-13:18

2 stops49h 28m

Liberia

Tue 26/5

12:35-8:10

3 stops59h 35m

R38 953

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

11:13-8:35

2 stops61h 22m

R41 859

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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 44 hours 32 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 531
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R8 779
Air France
Air France
From R22 990
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R8 703

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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 26 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 26 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
1 579 reviews
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Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

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
1 579 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 579 reviews
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Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

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
9 665 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 579 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

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
7 956 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 579 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

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
7 917 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 579 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

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, 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 (32 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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