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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R18 609

JNB — SJO
Sep 29 — Oct 61
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 8/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 25/1214:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 26/8R18 609
Tue 10/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 25/127:00 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 26/8R18 626
Sun 8/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Wed 23/127:00 -
2 stops55h 00m
Deal found 26/8R20 273
Tue 10/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Wed 23/127:00 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 26/8R20 289
Sun 8/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Thu 24/1214:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Deal found 26/8R20 580
Fri 27/1123:59 -
2 stops30h 16m
Tue 1/1214:37 -
2 stops57h 43m
Deal found 25/8R20 839
Sun 8/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Mon 21/1214:10 -
2 stops47h 50m
Deal found 26/8R21 291
Mon 16/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 53m
Tue 29/121:15 -
2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 26/8R21 469
Thu 19/1119:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 30/116:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 24/8R21 517
Thu 19/1119:45 -
2 stops36h 05m
Mon 30/118:45 -
2 stops41h 15m
Deal found 24/8R21 533
Fri 27/1123:59 -
2 stops30h 16m
Mon 30/1114:37 -
2 stops57h 43m
Deal found 25/8R21 549
Tue 17/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 53m
Tue 29/121:15 -
2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 26/8R21 889

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Round-trip from

R18 609

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R24 376
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/11-25/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 626 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

23:59-22:15

2 stops30h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

14:37-8:20

2 stops57h 43m

R20 839

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

22:00-20:39

2 stops54h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

1:15-9:40

2 stops48h 25m

R23 649

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

19:35-16:40

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

13:59-10:25

2 stops36h 26m

R24 312

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

19:35-20:57

2 stops57h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

15:49-10:25

2 stops34h 36m

R24 522

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:35-20:50

2 stops57h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/12

14:02-10:25

2 stops36h 23m

R25 168

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

21:15-20:07

2 stops30h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R25 701

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

19:35-16:40

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/1

15:49-10:25

2 stops34h 36m

R25 733

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

23:59-13:12

2 stops45h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/12

7:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

R26 428

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

19:05-21:20

2 stops42h 15m

R27 009

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

19:35-16:40

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/12

14:02-10:25

2 stops60h 23m

R27 155

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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 R19 627). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 980). 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 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 644 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

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
1 644 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 644 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

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
8 195 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 644 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

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 29h 05m. 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 627). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 980). 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
Air FranceCheapestR15 391AverageR22 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 696AverageR21 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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