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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R14 507

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Jun 24 — Jul 11
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 19 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 342

One-way from

R14 507

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 656
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 19m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
12/9
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 27m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R101 247 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 736 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 June 2025.

Fri 1/820:00CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/85:30SJO - CPT
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/6R25 342
Mon 7/76:00CPT - SJO
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/717:00SJO - CPT
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6R28 150
Wed 20/818:55CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 27/86:00SJO - CPT
2 stops45h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/6R29 284
Fri 1/818:05CPT - SJO
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Fri 8/815:25SJO - CPT
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/6R48 093

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

20:00-22:39

2 stops34h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/8

5:30-17:10

2 stops27h 40m

R25 342

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

6:00-15:35

3 stops41h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/7

17:00-6:40

2 stops29h 40m

R28 150

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

18:55-20:15

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/8

6:00-11:00

2 stops45h 00m

R29 284

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

18:05-17:35

1 stop31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/8

15:25-9:30

2 stops34h 05m

R48 093

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

16:35-13:02

2 stops52h 27m

R14 507

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

14:00-17:10

2 stops35h 10m

R20 069

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

13:00-19:42

2 stops38h 42m

R20 087

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R21 401

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

18:05-17:35

1 stop31h 30m

R21 419

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

20:05-12:10

1 stop24h 05m

R40 390

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/6

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 19 June 2025.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air France, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R20 069. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR19 764AverageR25 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 664AverageR23 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR23 449AverageR30 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR26 918AverageR34 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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