How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 32h 19m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12878 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

R15 308+ Flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Fri 22/521:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops53h 59m

British Airways

Mon 25/515:12

SJO

JNB

2 stops55h 48m

British Airways

Deal found 27/1R18 306

Sun 1/219:45

JNB

SJO

2 stops44h 47m

United Airlines

Thu 26/214:05

SJO

JNB

2 stops44h 30m

United Airlines

Deal found 29/1R21 320

Sun 1/219:35

JNB

SJO

2 stops33h 27m

British Airways

Sat 7/213:43

SJO

JNB

2 stops36h 42m

British Airways

Deal found 28/1R21 558

Wed 21/1021:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops45h 50m

American Airlines

Wed 4/1115:11

SJO

JNB

2 stops32h 24m

American Airlines

Deal found 28/1R22 383

Thu 29/123:59

JNB

SJO

1 stop26h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4/220:05

SJO

JNB

1 stop32h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1R23 002

Thu 29/123:59

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SJO

1 stop26h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 3/217:51

SJO

JNB

2 stops34h 19m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1R23 018

Sun 1/223:59

JNB

SJO

1 stop26h 26m

KLM

Sat 7/27:00

SJO

JNB

2 stops31h 05m

KLM

Deal found 28/1R23 446

Thu 29/123:59

JNB

SJO

1 stop26h 26m

KLM

Wed 4/220:30

SJO

JNB

2 stops31h 40m

KLM

Deal found 28/1R23 510

Wed 21/1023:15

JNB

SJO

1 stop25h 05m

KLM

Wed 4/1120:30

SJO

JNB

1 stop41h 35m

KLM

Deal found 28/1R24 731

Thu 7/510:25

JNB

LIR

2 stops32h 19m

United Airlines

Mon 11/511:49

LIR

JNB

2 stops46h 41m

United Airlines

Deal found 27/1R30 109

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Round-trip from	R18 306
One-way from	R15 308
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R20 194

British Airways
22/5-25/5
4 total stops
109h 47m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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51h 10m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops55h 48m

R18 306

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

10:25-10:44

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

11:49-18:30

2 stops46h 41m

R30 109

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:45-11:56

2 stops48h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R32 314

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-13:00

2 stops51h 10m

R15 308

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 132

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

11:30-8:50

2 stops29h 20m

R36 327

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

16:50-14:23

3 stops53h 33m

R42 863

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:45-14:23

2 stops48h 38m

R43 339

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

20:15-18:25

1 stop30h 10m

R50 858

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:55-13:50

1 stop23h 55m

R118 674

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R5 679). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 052). 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

See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Air France

7,4

Good

1 528 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 215 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 754 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 705 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 917 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 32h 19m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12878 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R5 679). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 052). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 361	AverageR11 782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 458	AverageR20 174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 879	AverageR26 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR19 959	AverageR24 535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR21 194	AverageR24 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR26 695	AverageR29 908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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