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R20 599+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 November 2025.

Return from

R21 985

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 652
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Wed 11/219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 23mBritish Airways
Sun 15/211:25SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R20 599
Wed 11/221:55JNB - SJO
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Sun 15/214:25SJO - JNB
2 stops37h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/11R22 413
Wed 11/219:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Sun 15/220:05SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/11R25 561
Sun 11/117:00JNB - SJO
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/120:05SJO - JNB
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R33 003
Thu 12/222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 58mBritish Airways
Sun 15/211:25SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11R21 985
Wed 25/223:59JNB - LIR
2 stops45h 51mDelta
Sun 1/315:05LIR - JNB
2 stops47h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/11R22 533

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-20:58

2 stops33h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

11:25-10:25

2 stops39h 00m

R20 599

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

22:00-20:58

2 stops30h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

11:25-10:25

2 stops39h 00m

R21 985

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-13:00

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

14:25-12:10

2 stops37h 45m

R22 413

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-13:50

2 stops45h 51m

Liberia

Sun 1/3

15:05-22:05

2 stops47h 00m

R22 533

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:20-17:50

1 stop30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

R25 561

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

17:00-16:10

3 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

20:05-15:50

3 stops35h 45m

R33 003

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Deals found on 29/11

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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 37 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 R18 459
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 979
Air France
Air France
From R21 826
KLM
KLM
From R23 322

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 30 November 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 30 November 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
1 889 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Air France
7,4
Good
1 500 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 057 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 598 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 545 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 52 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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