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R18 175+ 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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Jun 23 — Jun 301
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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 18 June 2025.

Return from

R24 741

One-way from

R18 175

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R25 331
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/7-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 19m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R83 915 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 026 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Thu 6/1122:05JNB - LIR
2 stops46h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1115:25LIR - JNB
2 stops34h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/6R24 079
Tue 15/721:15JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Tue 10/215:50SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/6R24 741
Tue 15/718:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/220:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R26 977
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 17/6R29 052
Thu 16/1023:15JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 33mKLM
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/6R31 127
Thu 6/1112:45JNB - LIR
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1117:15LIR - JNB
1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R35 796

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:05-12:20

2 stops46h 15m

Liberia

Sun 9/11

15:25-10:20

2 stops34h 55m

R24 079

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

21:15-20:04

2 stops30h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

15:50-10:20

2 stops34h 30m

R24 741

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

18:50-17:25

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

20:35-22:00

1 stop41h 25m

R26 977

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:30

1 stop29h 05m

R29 052

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

23:15-18:48

2 stops27h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R31 127

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

12:45-14:00

2 stops57h 15m

Liberia

Sun 9/11

17:15-18:35

1 stop41h 20m

R35 796

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:35-13:10

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

20:10-10:10

2 stops30h 00m

R36 225

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:00-13:10

2 stops26h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

20:10-9:30

3 stops29h 20m

R37 657

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

13:55-13:18

2 stops31h 23m

Liberia

Fri 8/8

12:45-9:35

2 stops36h 50m

R44 848

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:00-11:44

1 stop45h 44m

Liberia

Sun 9/11

17:15-18:35

1 stop41h 20m

R46 995

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/6

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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 39 hours 54 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 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 18 June 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 18 June 2025.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 38 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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