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).

R18 175+ Flights to Costa Rica

Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	R24 741
One-way from	R18 175
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R25 331

British Airways
15/7-10/2
4 total stops
65h 19m total
Johannesburg to San José

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13/7
2 total stops
32h 39m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Thu 6/1122:05JNB - LIR

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Sun 9/1115:25LIR - JNB

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Tue 15/721:15JNB - SJO

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Thu 16/1023:15JNB - SJO

2 stops27h 33mKLM

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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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2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways

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Tue 10/220:35SJO - JNB

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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

Tue 15/719:35JNB - SJO

1 stop25h 35mSWISS

Mon 15/1220:10SJO - JNB

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JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

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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

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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 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.

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

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

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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

Check prices

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.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 467 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

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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.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 632 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 590 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

Check prices

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.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 809 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 363 reviews

Check prices

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

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