How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 28h 16m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12719 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 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.

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Round-trip from	R19 993
One-way from	R10 670
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R19 465

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18/2-30/3
4 total stops
73h 21m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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55h 15m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 501 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Tue 13/10

16:40-15:55

3 stops55h 15m

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JohannesburgSan José

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19:25-20:21

2 stops32h 56m

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

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Thu 18/2

22:00-18:16

2 stops28h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/3

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

R19 993

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

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Tue 13/10

21:15-20:21

2 stops31h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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15:54-10:25

2 stops34h 31m

R20 025

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

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Tue 13/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

22:00-19:37

2 stops53h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

23:28-18:35

1 stop35h 07m

R20 410

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

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Wed 24/2

15:05-19:53

2 stops36h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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7:55-18:30

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R20 586

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIR Liberia

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Sat 17/10

14:05-13:18

2 stops55h 13m

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Wed 31/12

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R20 682

JohannesburgLiberia

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Sun 18/10

23:15-11:35

2 stops44h 20m

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JohannesburgLiberia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIR Liberia

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18:50-12:35

2 stops49h 45m

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13:00-21:20

2 stops48h 20m

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R19 465). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 740). 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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See what other customers who have flown with Air France and British Airways 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.

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7,5

Good

1 645 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 645 reviews

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1 645 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 202 reviews

Air France

7,5

Good

1 645 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 28h 16m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12719 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R19 465). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 740). 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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