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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica from R14 133

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Mar 27 — Apr 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Thu 7/59:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/59:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R18 050
Fri 22/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops55h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 24/2R18 402
Thu 21/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops54h 09m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 21/2R19 585
Wed 15/421:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Fri 1/514:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 25/2R20 065
Wed 15/423:15
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
KLM
Fri 1/519:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 05m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R26 060
Thu 7/515:05
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops27h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 11/515:27
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops43h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2R30 249
Wed 15/423:15
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/519:15
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R33 446
Sun 23/819:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 31/813:30
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2R34 965

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 050

One-way from

R14 133

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 095
7/5-10/5
  • 7/5-10/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 582 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 619 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:24

2 stops55h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R18 402

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-19:24

2 stops54h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R19 585

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

19:15-21:20

2 stops42h 05m

R26 060

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

9:50-18:50

3 stops41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

19:45-13:05

3 stops33h 20m

R29 929

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

15:05-10:44

2 stops27h 39m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

15:27-18:30

2 stops43h 03m

R30 249

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

13:30-18:30

2 stops45h 00m

R34 965

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

19:25-11:05

1 stop31h 40m

R43 391

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-12:40

2 stops50h 50m

R14 133

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

21:15-19:24

2 stops54h 09m

R16 196

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 178

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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 R5 724). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 217). 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 25 February 2026.
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
1 919 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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
1 919 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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
1 538 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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
9 348 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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
7 810 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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
7 768 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

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!

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  • 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 25h 05m. Fly via British Airways, KLM, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Costa Rica is about 12719 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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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 R5 724). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 217). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 427AverageR11 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 595AverageR20 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 869AverageR26 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 116AverageR24 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR22 260AverageR24 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR26 905AverageR30 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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