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 49h 11m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Costa Rica is about 12719 km.

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.

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica?

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R30 488+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R30 488
One-way from	R28 206
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R22 551

British Airways
10/1-24/1
4 total stops
98h 25m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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KLM
28/1
2 total stops
49h 30m total
Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R48 633 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 100 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Sat 10/113:45JNB - SJO

2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/18:00SJO - JNB

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R30 488

Sat 10/119:45JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/113:00SJO - JNB

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/11R31 817

Sat 10/123:59JNB - SJO

1 stop26h 26mKLM

Fri 23/120:30SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 35mKLM

Deal found 13/11R38 477

Sat 10/113:45JNB - SJO

2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/122:45SJO - JNB

3 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R32 089

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Sat 10/1

13:45-16:35

2 stops58h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

8:00-7:35

2 stops39h 35m

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

19:45-12:56

2 stops49h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R31 817

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

13:45-16:35

2 stops58h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/1

22:45-9:30

3 stops50h 45m

R32 089

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/1

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R38 477

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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 098). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 235). 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.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% 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

1 876 reviews

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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

1 876 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 876 reviews

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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

1 487 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 876 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

9 017 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 876 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

7 572 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 876 reviews

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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

7 521 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 876 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 49h 11m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Costa Rica is about 12719 km.
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 098). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 235). 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 978	AverageR12 650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 599	AverageR21 599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 943	AverageR28 171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR21 839	AverageR26 344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 745	AverageR26 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR28 663	AverageR32 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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