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 30h 20m. Fly via British Airways, Air France, or Delta 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.

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 Air France, British Airways and LATAM Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 246% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R9 736 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R28 581.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have commonly found prices around R23 745 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R6 247. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

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?

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R20 118+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R20 118
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R24 323

16/10-22/10
4 total stops
59h 05m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R70 466 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 874 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Thu 16/1015:05JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/101:55SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R20 118

Tue 25/1110:10JNB - SJO

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/129:00SJO - JNB

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R21 200

Tue 25/1119:35JNB - SJO

2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways

Sat 6/1215:36SJO - JNB

2 stops31h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R22 212

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 25mAir France

Deal found 10/9R24 358

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Thu 23/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 25mAir France

Deal found 9/9R24 759

Fri 17/1015:05JNB - SJO

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1018:10SJO - JNB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R24 951

Thu 16/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1013:30SJO - JNB

2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9R25 039

Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LIR

2 stops46h 40mDelta

Sat 15/1114:05LIR - JNB

2 stops58h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/9R28 092

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Thu 16/1015:05JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/101:55SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R20 118

Tue 25/1119:35JNB - SJO

2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways

Sat 6/1215:36SJO - JNB

2 stops31h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R22 212

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 25mAir France

Deal found 10/9R24 358

Thu 16/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1013:30SJO - JNB

2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9R25 039

Tue 11/1122:00JNB - LIR

2 stops46h 40mDelta

Sat 15/1114:05LIR - JNB

2 stops58h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/9R28 092

Tue 25/1110:10JNB - SJO

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/129:00SJO - JNB

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R21 200

Fri 17/1015:05JNB - SJO

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1018:10SJO - JNB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R24 951

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Thu 16/1015:05JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/101:55SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R20 118

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 25mAir France

Deal found 10/9R24 358

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 20mAir France

Thu 23/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 25mAir France

Deal found 9/9R24 759

Thu 16/1019:00JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1013:30SJO - JNB

2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9R25 039

Fri 17/1015:05JNB - SJO

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1018:10SJO - JNB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R24 951

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

15:05-15:50

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

1:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

R20 118

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

10:10-22:55

2 stops44h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

9:00-9:30

2 stops40h 30m

R21 200

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:35-21:03

2 stops33h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

15:36-7:35

2 stops31h 59m

R22 212

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

19:25-8:50

1 stop29h 25m

R24 358

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

15:05-19:10

1 stop36h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/10

18:10-12:15

2 stops34h 05m

R24 951

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

13:30-17:45

2 stops44h 15m

R25 039

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:00-12:40

2 stops46h 40m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

14:05-8:40

2 stops58h 35m

R28 092

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 847 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

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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 30h 20m. Fly via British Airways, Air France, or Delta 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.
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.

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LATAM Airlines	CheapestR9 197	AverageR12 959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 825	AverageR22 222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 406	AverageR30 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR22 372	AverageR28 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR23 101	AverageR27 876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR29 363	AverageR32 897	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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