How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in 28h 37m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Costa Rica is about 12878 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with 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 OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Sat 27/1223:59JNB - SJO

2 stops53h 56mDelta

Sun 11/114:31SJO - JNB

2 stops47h 34mDelta

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1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12R32 554

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Thu 22/122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 02mBritish Airways

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2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines

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2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/12R33 620

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Sun 7/1222:00JNB - SJO

2 stops42h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/127:30SJO - JNB

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12R24 297

Sun 7/1223:59JNB - SJO

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Sat 27/1223:59JNB - SJO

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Mon 29/1219:45JNB - SJO

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1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12R29 238

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Mon 26/113:43SJO - JNB

2 stops60h 42mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/12R21 048

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Wed 24/1211:30JNB - SJO

3 stops54h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R15 194

Mon 22/1219:35JNB - SJO

1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/12R15 702

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3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 5/12R16 446

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3 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R16 700

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2 stops55h 01mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/12R16 751

Tue 23/1215:30JNB - SJO

2 stops40h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 5/12R17 021

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3 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R17 664

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Round-trip from	R21 048
One-way from	R15 194
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R25 803

British Airways
22/1-26/1
4 total stops
91h 44m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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24/12
3 total stops
54h 29m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R53 422 potential increase over avg. return price).

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-21:02

2 stops31h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

13:43-10:25

2 stops60h 42m

R21 048

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

23:59-21:55

2 stops53h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

15:54-22:05

2 stops46h 11m

R23 908

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

23:59-21:55

2 stops53h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

14:31-22:05

2 stops47h 34m

R23 908

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

23:59-12:56

2 stops44h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

15:54-22:05

2 stops46h 11m

R23 908

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

23:59-21:55

2 stops53h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

15:54-22:05

2 stops46h 11m

R24 923

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

23:59-12:56

2 stops44h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

14:31-22:05

2 stops47h 34m

R24 923

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-17:00

1 stop31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/7

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

R27 799

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

22:00-18:16

2 stops28h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R28 832

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R29 238

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

23:15-19:02

2 stops27h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/7

18:25-11:05

2 stops32h 40m

R29 762

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica (average of R6 057). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 372). 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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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 74% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Air France

7,4

Good

1 502 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 073 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 616 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 564 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 889 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in 28h 37m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Costa Rica is about 12878 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica (average of R6 057). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 372). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 918	AverageR12 566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 471	AverageR21 295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 818	AverageR27 417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR21 694	AverageR26 170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 595	AverageR26 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR28 473	AverageR31 900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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