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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R10 707

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Mon 21/923:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops44h 39m
Delta
Wed 30/913:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
Delta
Deal found 22/3R20 276
Wed 30/920:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 29m
Delta
Fri 9/1013:23
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 57m
Delta
Deal found 22/3R20 293
Mon 13/414:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/416:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R20 564
Sun 20/920:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 29m
Delta
Tue 29/913:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 55m
Delta
Deal found 22/3R20 615
Thu 4/621:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 09m
British Airways
Mon 8/615:08
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops55h 52m
British Airways
Deal found 17/3R20 768
Sun 13/921:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 15m
British Airways
Mon 21/97:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/3R21 176
Thu 30/49:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/59:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R21 397
Sat 12/920:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 29m
Delta
Mon 21/913:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 55m
Delta
Deal found 22/3R21 669
Tue 15/921:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 15m
British Airways
Wed 23/913:05
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 22/3R21 822
Wed 16/919:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 05m
British Airways
Thu 24/913:05
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 22/3R22 570
Sat 19/921:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 20m
British Airways
Mon 28/97:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/3R22 910
Tue 5/521:15
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops46h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 12/512:30
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops34h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/3R23 199

Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 564

One-way from

R10 707

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R23 998
13/4-21/4
  • 13/4-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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11/7
  • 11/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 739 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 664 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:50-15:25

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

16:00-11:55

2 stops35h 55m

R20 564

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-19:24

2 stops30h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 768

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 176

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

13:05-9:25

2 stops36h 20m

R21 822

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

21:15-11:24

2 stops46h 09m

Liberia

Tue 12/5

12:30-7:00

2 stops34h 30m

R23 199

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:45-22:14

2 stops39h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

23:59-16:10

2 stops32h 11m

R24 218

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

R25 816

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R26 462

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

23:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

19:25-21:25

2 stops42h 00m

R26 632

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

14:00-17:00

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R27 686

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R6 084). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 411). 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 22 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 916 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 459 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 862 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 811 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 30h 09m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 12719 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R6 084). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 411). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 958AverageR12 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR9 036AverageR26 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 073AverageR24 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR21 383AverageR26 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 663AverageR26 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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