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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica from R16 551

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
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 794

One-way from

R16 551

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R20 841
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 12m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 59m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R53 785 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 979 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/56:12
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops43h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1R18 794
Wed 5/819:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 49m
British Airways
Wed 12/86:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 15/1R20 906
Sun 1/322:00
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops48h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 8/314:13
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops36h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1R22 134
Thu 15/122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 44m
British Airways
Tue 20/113:43
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 42m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1R23 689
Fri 16/119:35
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Wed 21/113:43
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 42m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1R24 279
Sat 17/123:59
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 26m
KLM
Wed 21/120:30
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop41h 35m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R24 311
Fri 13/219:20
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Air France
Sun 22/220:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R24 426
Sat 17/119:20
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/120:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R24 770
Sat 17/123:59
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R24 786
Thu 7/510:25
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops32h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 11/511:49
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops46h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1R30 827
Sun 1/310:10
JNB
-
LIR
3 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:45
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops58h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R33 266
Sun 1/321:55
JNB
-
LIR
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Sun 8/313:45
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops45h 15m
Delta
Deal found 15/1R60 934

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

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

6:12-9:25

2 stops43h 13m

R18 794

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:00-14:13

2 stops48h 13m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

14:13-10:25

2 stops36h 12m

R22 134

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-15:00

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

R24 426

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-7:06

2 stops39h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

17:51-12:10

2 stops34h 19m

R25 277

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

10:25-10:44

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

11:49-18:30

2 stops46h 41m

R30 827

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

10:10-21:05

3 stops42h 55m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

14:45-9:30

2 stops58h 45m

R33 266

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

21:55-13:50

1 stop23h 55m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

13:45-19:00

2 stops45h 15m

R60 934

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

R16 551

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 516

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Deals found on 14/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

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 861). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 646). 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 16 January 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
1 906 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 165 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 719 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 684 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 906 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

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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 27h 40m. Fly via British Airways, American Airlines, or Air France 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 861). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 646). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 629AverageR12 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 872AverageR20 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 208AverageR26 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 598AverageR25 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 873AverageR25 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR27 550AverageR30 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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