How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 47h 28m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12719 km.

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 Air France, British Airways and LATAM Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 246% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R9 683 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R28 423.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R23 708 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R6 212. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

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?

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R14 004+ Flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R14 004
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R24 189

Delta
1/10-9/10
4 total stops
84h 25m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R66 149 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 174 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Thu 9/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops36h 57mDelta

Deal found 14/9R14 004

Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Fri 10/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops48h 12mDelta

Deal found 14/9R18 220

Tue 23/915:05JNB - SJO

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/31:45SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R19 192

Tue 23/919:25JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 17mBritish Airways

Wed 18/38:55SJO - JNB

2 stops41h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R19 973

Tue 23/919:00JNB - SJO

2 stops56h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/313:00SJO - JNB

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 118

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - LIR

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:55LIR - JNB

2 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R22 003

Fri 14/1122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 03mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1115:11SJO - JNB

2 stops35h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R22 593

Thu 13/110:45JNB - SJO

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/111:45SJO - JNB

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 599

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2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 606

Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LIR

2 stops46h 40mDelta

Sat 15/1114:05LIR - JNB

2 stops58h 35mDelta

Deal found 14/9R28 094

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - LIR

2 stops54h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/118:35LIR - JNB

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R33 005

Sun 28/913:55JNB - LIR

2 stops53h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1012:49LIR - JNB

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R35 399

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Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Thu 9/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops36h 57mDelta

Deal found 14/9R14 004

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1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/120:55SJO - JNB

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 18/122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops46h 55mDelta

Sun 25/114:20SJO - JNB

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Wed 21/122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops56h 15mDelta

Mon 26/114:20SJO - JNB

2 stops58h 20mDelta

Deal found 15/9R14 559

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - LIR

2 stops54h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/118:35LIR - JNB

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R33 005

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SJO

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2 stops58h 20mDelta

Deal found 15/9R14 559

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 45mDelta

Mon 26/17:00SJO - JNB

2 stops41h 40mDelta

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2 stops41h 40mDelta

Deal found 15/9R14 559

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - LIR

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:55LIR - JNB

2 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R22 003

Mon 19/122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Sun 25/114:20SJO - JNB

2 stops34h 20mDelta

Deal found 15/9R14 559

Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Fri 10/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops48h 12mDelta

Deal found 14/9R18 220

Sun 28/913:55JNB - LIR

2 stops53h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1012:49LIR - JNB

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R35 399

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Tue 23/915:05JNB - SJO

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/31:45SJO - JNB

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Tue 23/919:25JNB - SJO

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Wed 18/38:55SJO - JNB

2 stops41h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R19 973

Tue 23/919:00JNB - SJO

2 stops56h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/313:00SJO - JNB

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 118

Sun 28/913:55JNB - LIR

2 stops53h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1012:49LIR - JNB

2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R35 399

Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Thu 9/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops36h 57mDelta

Deal found 14/9R14 004

Wed 1/1020:40JNB - SJO

2 stops47h 28mDelta

Fri 10/1013:23SJO - JNB

2 stops48h 12mDelta

Deal found 14/9R18 220

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Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 606

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - LIR

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:55LIR - JNB

2 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R22 003

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - SJO

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Deal found 15/9R27 296

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - LIR

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2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R33 005

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Wed 1/10

20:40-12:08

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13:23-10:20

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JohannesburgSan José

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14:20-8:40

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R14 559

JohannesburgSan José

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21:30-12:55

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R14 559

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7:00-8:40

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R14 559

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7:00-8:40

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

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22:00-22:15

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:10-19:40

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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20:55-9:05

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R16 832

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

20:40-12:08

2 stops47h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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13:23-21:35

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R18 220

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

20:15-16:45

2 stops28h 30m

Liberia

Tue 4/11

14:55-10:30

2 stops59h 35m

R22 003

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 47h 28m. 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR9 146	AverageR12 888	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 773	AverageR22 114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 299	AverageR30 099	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR22 249	AverageR28 499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 974	AverageR27 680	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR29 201	AverageR32 716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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