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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R16 695

JNB — SJO
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Sun 8/1122:00 -
2 stops30h 39m
Sun 15/1114:25 -
2 stops44h 10m
Deal found 7/11R20 881
Thu 5/1122:00 -
2 stops30h 39m
Thu 12/1123:28 -
1 stop35h 07m
Deal found 4/11R21 013
Tue 24/1115:35 -
2 stops32h 45m
Sun 29/1116:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/11R22 315
Tue 24/1115:35 -
3 stops32h 20m
Sun 29/1116:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 4/11R23 370
Mon 16/1121:20 -
2 stops55h 30m
Mon 30/116:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 7/11R24 243
Tue 24/1119:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Sun 29/1113:59 -
2 stops60h 26m
Deal found 4/11R24 655
Mon 16/1119:55 -
2 stops51h 00m
Mon 30/1120:20 -
3 stops37h 05m
Deal found 7/11R28 940
Sun 8/1115:35 -
3 stops32h 20m
Sun 15/1118:10 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 7/11R30 077

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Round-trip from

R20 403

One-way from

R16 695

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 584
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 90h 23m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R3 588 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 475 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

21:45-17:10

3 stops51h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 442

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

19:25-18:45

1 stop31h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/5

14:22-9:25

2 stops59h 03m

R20 403

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

19:35-20:59

2 stops33h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/2

13:18-7:35

2 stops58h 17m

R20 403

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

15:35-16:20

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

16:55-12:45

2 stops35h 50m

R22 315

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/3

18:50-21:52

3 stops35h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/3

9:32-10:20

2 stops40h 48m

R34 890

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

17:45-21:52

3 stops36h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/5

9:25-22:40

3 stops53h 15m

R35 005

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

21:20-12:58

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R37 246
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R37 246

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R37 246

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/2

21:20-12:45

1 stop23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R37 246

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R18 557). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 593). 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 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.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 288 reviews
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Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

7,7

Comfort

6,8

Boarding

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 288 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 288 reviews
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Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

7,7

Comfort

6,8

Boarding

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 31h 20m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12719 km.

  • 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 R18 557). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 593). 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 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 703AverageR21 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 537AverageR20 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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