How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 30h 20m. The distance from Johannesburg to Costa Rica is about 12719 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 724 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R28 544.

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 688 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R6 239. 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?

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.

R9 915+ Flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R24 536
One-way from	R9 915
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R31 175

KLM
16/10-22/10
3 total stops
72h 30m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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18/9
3 total stops
55h 10m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R72 356 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 881 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 August 2025.

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mAir France

Deal found 21/8R24 379

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R24 536

Thu 16/1023:15JNB - SJO

2 stops27h 32mKLM

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mKLM

Deal found 23/8R27 098

Mon 6/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 13/107:55SJO - JNB

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R27 202

Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LIR

2 stops46h 43mDelta

Sat 15/1114:10LIR - JNB

2 stops58h 30mDelta

Deal found 20/8R28 283

Sun 5/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/107:55SJO - JNB

2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R33 266

Sun 5/1019:00JNB - LIR

2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1013:20LIR - JNB

2 stops44h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R34 782

Thu 16/1021:55JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 03mDelta

Wed 22/1013:23SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 17mDelta

Deal found 22/8R39 662

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Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mAir France

Deal found 21/8R24 379

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R24 536

Thu 16/1023:15JNB - SJO

2 stops27h 32mKLM

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

2 stops42h 10mKLM

Deal found 23/8R27 098

Mon 6/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 13/107:55SJO - JNB

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R27 202

Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LIR

2 stops46h 43mDelta

Sat 15/1114:10LIR - JNB

2 stops58h 30mDelta

Deal found 20/8R28 283

Sun 5/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/107:55SJO - JNB

2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R33 266

Sun 5/1019:00JNB - LIR

2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1013:20LIR - JNB

2 stops44h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R34 782

Thu 16/1021:55JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 03mDelta

Wed 22/1013:23SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 17mDelta

Deal found 22/8R39 662

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Thu 18/916:40JNB - SJO

3 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R9 915

Tue 23/916:40JNB - SJO

2 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R9 933

Tue 23/918:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Deal found 21/8R19 430

Thu 18/919:35JNB - SJO

1 stop26h 10mSWISS

Deal found 21/8R20 528

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18:50-17:10

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Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

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JNB - SJO

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Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

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Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

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R24 536

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

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Thu 16/10

23:15-18:47

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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19:25-21:35

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R27 098

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/10

7:55-17:45

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R27 202

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:00-12:43

2 stops46h 43m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

14:10-8:40

2 stops58h 30m

R28 283

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

19:00-12:26

2 stops49h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/10

7:55-8:35

2 stops40h 40m

R33 266

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

19:00-12:10

2 stops49h 10m

Liberia

Sun 12/10

13:20-17:45

2 stops44h 25m

R34 782

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

21:55-11:58

1 stop22h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

13:23-19:40

1 stop22h 17m

R39 662

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

16:40-15:50

3 stops55h 10m

R9 915

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

16:40-19:10

2 stops58h 30m

R9 933

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Air France, 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.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

I had mixed feelings regarding this flight. Called several times Latam and Delta regarding the purchase of checked baggage and price. I was told 80 dollars, could not buy it ahead of time,, they told me it was not Possible, that I had to buy at the airport. Check in my luggage the attendant says 80 dollars but I was charged 200 . No one could get me a solid answer why. Very disappointing

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 351 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 297 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 844 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Murilo,Jun 2025

SFO - LAX

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?
Departing from Johannesburg to Costa Rica will take you 30h 20m. 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR9 185	AverageR12 942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 852	AverageR22 253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 381	AverageR31 297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR22 343	AverageR28 620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 673	AverageR27 447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR29 325	AverageR32 855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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