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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R16 786

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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 24 July 2026.

Sat 22/815:05
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops37h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 9/913:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops69h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7R21 360
Wed 5/821:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 37m
British Airways
Wed 19/86:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 19/7R23 066
Sun 23/822:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop30h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 31/813:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops69h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7R25 850
Wed 5/85:45
JNB
-
SJO
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/88:45
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R29 396
Tue 18/821:15
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops46h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 25/812:35
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops36h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/7R33 075
Thu 20/822:00
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops46h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 27/813:20
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops69h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7R39 886
Tue 18/822:00
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops46h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 25/813:20
LIR
-
JNB
3 stops35h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7R43 979
Thu 19/1122:00
JNB
-
LIR
1 stop45h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 23/118:45
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7R47 823
Tue 18/820:55
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops46h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/812:35
LIR
-
JNB
3 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R53 623

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 360

One-way from

R16 786

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 740
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/8-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 106h 19m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 518 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 24 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R23 066

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R25 850
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

5:45-8:50

3 stops35h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

8:45-17:25

3 stops24h 40m

R29 396

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

21:15-11:29

2 stops46h 14m

Liberia

Tue 25/8

12:35-9:25

2 stops36h 50m

R33 075

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

22:00-12:10

2 stops46h 10m

Liberia

Thu 27/8

13:20-18:30

2 stops69h 10m

R39 886

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

22:00-11:44

1 stop45h 44m

Liberia

Mon 23/11

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

R47 823
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

21:15-19:35

2 stops30h 20m

R16 786

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

19:25-19:35

2 stops32h 10m

R20 514

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

15:05-20:19

2 stops37h 14m

R23 464

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

R26 016

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Deals found on 23/7

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R20 415). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 479). 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 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 24 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France,United Airlines, andBritish 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 034 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 132 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 30h 19m. 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R20 415). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 479). 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 652AverageR21 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 133AverageR24 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 071AverageR23 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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