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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R10 207

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
May 22 — May 291
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 22 April 2026.

Fri 27/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 55m
British Airways
Tue 1/1213:09
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops58h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R21 416
Mon 11/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Mon 25/515:08
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops55h 52m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4R23 500
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/514:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops33h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/4R27 012
Tue 1/920:55
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops48h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/914:10
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R29 014
Mon 11/523:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/519:15
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R29 522
Mon 1/619:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/616:30
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R30 326
Fri 5/619:50
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/612:35
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R32 706
Tue 1/921:55
JNB
-
LIR
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Sat 26/913:25
LIR
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 17/4R247 436

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 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R23 500

One-way from

R10 207

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R12 751
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 44m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R35 178 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 586 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-19:07

2 stops31h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-7:00

2 stops34h 10m

R25 485

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:55-13:11

2 stops48h 16m

Liberia

Sat 26/9

14:10-15:20

2 stops41h 10m

R29 014

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-18:26

2 stops27h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

19:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R29 555

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-12:50

2 stops49h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

16:30-10:30

2 stops34h 00m

R30 326

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:50-12:40

2 stops48h 50m

Liberia

Fri 12/6

12:35-10:30

2 stops37h 55m

R32 706

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

R41 010
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

21:55-12:00

1 stop22h 05m

Liberia

Sat 26/9

13:25-19:40

1 stop22h 15m

R247 436
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

5:45-15:25

3 stops41h 40m

R10 207

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

16:40-15:40

3 stops55h 00m

R12 866

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

0:45-15:40

3 stops46h 55m

R14 211

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R5 202). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 381). 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 22 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines 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
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 912 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 628 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 940 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 905 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 31h 42m. 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?

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  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica (average of R5 202). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 381). 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 22 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 650AverageR12 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR8 725AverageR25 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 416AverageR20 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 647AverageR25 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR22 848AverageR24 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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