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R13 860+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Thu 5/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops54h 55m
British Airways
Mon 9/1113:09
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 26/3R23 442
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops39h 29m
JetBlue
Thu 7/523:59
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3R23 699
Sun 2/821:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 11m
British Airways
Mon 24/86:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 28/3R24 931
Sun 2/819:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 01m
British Airways
Sun 23/812:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 28/3R26 300
Thu 30/721:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 11m
British Airways
Mon 24/812:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 28/3R26 368
Tue 21/420:40
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops57h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R26 831

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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 28 March 2026.

Return from

R23 699

One-way from

R13 860

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 161
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 20/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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11/7
  • 11/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R2 532 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R336 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:45-22:14

2 stops39h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

23:59-16:10

2 stops32h 11m

R23 699

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:45-19:07

2 stops36h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

23:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

R33 641

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

14:50-15:25

2 stops56h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/7

1:50-12:00

2 stops26h 10m

R35 455

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

18:00-11:56

2 stops49h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

R35 814
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:50-15:40

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

1:50-12:00

2 stops26h 10m

R37 012

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

R37 440
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

14:50-15:25

2 stops32h 35m

R16 085

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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 40 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 R19 203
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R9 097
Air France
Air France
From R23 824
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R9 019

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 28 March 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 28 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,LATAM Airlines, 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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
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Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
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Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 902 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 500 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 871 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 825 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Carolina,Mar 2026

BOG - CDG

The aircraft is so old that you don’t even notice you are in a business class.

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 37 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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