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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R14 461

JNB — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Fri 27/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 53m
Fri 4/1214:25 -
2 stops44h 10m
Deal found 28/10R21 143
Tue 22/1219:35 -
2 stops33h 37m
Tue 29/1215:37 -
2 stops34h 48m
Deal found 27/10R26 196
Fri 11/1215:35 -
3 stops32h 45m
Fri 18/1216:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 27/10R32 412
Fri 11/1215:35 -
2 stops29h 00m
Fri 18/1216:55 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 27/10R34 690
Tue 22/1220:40 -
1 stop26h 15m
Tue 29/1221:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 27/10R37 482
Fri 11/1219:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Fri 18/1221:00 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 27/10R41 305

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Round-trip from

R21 143

One-way from

R14 461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 902
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/11-4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 03m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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9/2-31/12
  • 9/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R3 652 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 673 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

Sat 13/2

21:30-16:40

1 stop27h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 040

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

19:35-21:12

2 stops33h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 821

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

19:35-21:12

2 stops33h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 021

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

22:00-11:30

1 stop45h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 927

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/12

14:25-18:35

2 stops44h 10m

R21 143

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/1

19:45-8:32

2 stops44h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

R22 805

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

15:35-16:20

3 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

16:55-12:45

3 stops35h 50m

R36 701

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

19:45-19:15

1 stop31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

21:00-15:35

2 stops34h 35m

R41 305

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

15:35-15:55

3 stops32h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

14:53-10:40

2 stops35h 47m

R42 136

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

18:50-21:52

3 stops35h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/12

14:53-22:25

2 stops47h 32m

R61 866

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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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 716). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 864). 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
8 275 reviews
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Boarding

7,0

Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

CPT - LHR

Rude hostesses who didn’t care at all about passengers’ needs. Terrible quality of food (we even found a stone in our salad which damaged our teeth) Small space for legs and very Uncomfortable seats (we could barely move) Awful pillows provided: small and dirty Not an inclusive airline at all when it comes to dietary requirements: Total Absence of dairy free options for snacks and milk .
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 275 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,0

Food

6,4

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

CPT - LHR

Rude hostesses who didn’t care at all about passengers’ needs. Terrible quality of food (we even found a stone in our salad which damaged our teeth) Small space for legs and very Uncomfortable seats (we could barely move) Awful pillows provided: small and dirty Not an inclusive airline at all when it comes to dietary requirements: Total Absence of dairy free options for snacks and milk .

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 53m. 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 716). Flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 864). 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 airline flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 863AverageR21 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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