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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R9 617

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult

Cheap 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R26 754

One-way from

R9 617

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R27 670
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/7-15/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 14m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
2/12
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R77 777 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 242 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 3 July 2025.

Tue 15/721:15JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 15/128:05SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7R26 754
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 3/7R29 114
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R30 030
Wed 9/719:00JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/78:45SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7R30 805
Tue 11/1122:05JNB - LIR
2 stops47h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/1113:55LIR - JNB
2 stops36h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7R30 858
Tue 15/719:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 35mSWISS
Mon 15/1220:10SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/7R31 932
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
2 stops48h 58mKLM
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/7R32 372
Thu 16/1013:55JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1012:55SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R32 443
Thu 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 45mLufthansa
Wed 22/1014:40SJO - JNB
3 stops57h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7R33 482
Tue 11/1121:55JNB - LIR
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Sat 15/1114:10LIR - JNB
2 stops37h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/7R35 683
Fri 1/813:55JNB - LIR
2 stops31h 23mQatar Airways
Fri 8/812:45LIR - JNB
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R38 237
Fri 1/819:00JNB - LIR
3 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/811:05LIR - JNB
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R53 789

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

21:15-20:04

2 stops30h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

8:05-7:30

2 stops39h 25m

R26 754

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:30

1 stop29h 05m

R29 114

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R30 030

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:05-14:00

2 stops47h 55m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

13:55-10:20

2 stops36h 25m

R30 858

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:35-13:10

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

20:10-10:10

2 stops30h 00m

R31 932

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-11:48

2 stops48h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R32 372

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

13:55-14:35

2 stops32h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

12:55-9:35

2 stops36h 40m

R32 443

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops57h 55m

R33 482

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

21:55-12:43

1 stop22h 48m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

14:10-11:50

2 stops37h 40m

R35 683

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

13:55-13:18

2 stops31h 23m

Liberia

Fri 8/8

12:45-9:35

2 stops36h 50m

R38 237

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/7

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andAir France 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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R14 319. Users have also found prices from R19 621 and R19 656 on Qatar Airways and KLM, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR9 283AverageR13 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 028AverageR22 783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 589AverageR31 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR22 379AverageR29 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR22 583AverageR29 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 318AverageR27 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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