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R12 846+ 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
mai 5 — mai 121
1 adult

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 30 avril 2025.

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R89 846

One-way from

R12 846

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 448
22/5-28/5
  • 22/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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7/7
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R85 710 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 589 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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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 30 avril 2025.

dim. 7/1219:45JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 10mAir France
lun. 22/1217:15SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mAir France
Deal found 29/4R28 101
dim. 7/1219:45JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 25mKLM
lun. 22/1220:10SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/4R29 121
dim. 7/1217:00JNB - SJO
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
dim. 21/122:15SJO - JNB
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R31 215

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 22/5

9:50-14:05

2 stops36h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 28/5

1:55-7:00

2 stops21h 05m

R89 846

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/7

9:50-15:50

2 stops38h 00m

R12 846

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Deals found on 29/4

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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 38 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 073

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R1 115

Air France

Air France

From R1 299

KLM

KLM

From R1 271

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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 30 avril 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost R2 344, while return flights cost around R3 646.

  • 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 17 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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