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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 29h 53m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 12719 km. This flight may include one or multiple 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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.

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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.

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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 30 October 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R20 794
One-way from	R14 461
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R23 902

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65h 10m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R20 744). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R33 277). 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and British Airways 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.

United Airlines

7,3

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10 451 reviews

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10,0

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Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

United Airlines

7,3

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10 451 reviews

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10 451 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 275 reviews

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7,3

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10 451 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?
Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 29h 53m. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R20 744). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R33 277). 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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