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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R11 912

CPT — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Thu 24/923:15 -
2 stops39h 55m
Wed 23/1219:30 -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 15/9R27 588
Thu 24/923:15 -
2 stops49h 45m
Wed 23/1217:25 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 15/9R27 799
Thu 24/923:15 -
2 stops49h 45m
Wed 23/1220:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 12/9R27 929
Thu 24/919:25 -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 23/1216:40 -
1 stop44h 55m
Deal found 13/9R36 011

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Round-trip from

R20 415

One-way from

R11 912

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R24 813
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/1-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
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4/3-31/12
  • 4/3-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R45 947 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R22 099 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

15:05-0:30

3 stops41h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 912

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

15:05-8:50

3 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 171

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

16:35-12:45

2 stops52h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 089

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 334
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 383

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

14:25-18:00

2 stops43h 35m

R20 415

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

20:40-16:40

1 stop28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 691

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/12

19:10-19:15

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R24 537

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

19:10-8:35

3 stops45h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

21:00-13:25

2 stops32h 25m

R24 992

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

0:55-21:52

3 stops52h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R35 475

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica (average of R19 133). Flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R42 016). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Cape Town 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 208 reviews
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Food

6,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 208 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 208 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica can take about 49h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R27 832. Airlines will cover a distance of 11795 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica (average of R19 133). Flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R42 016). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR18 870AverageR22 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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