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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R9 007

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 February 2026.

Sun 8/320:25
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/31:45
SJO
-
CPT
3 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R18 462
Fri 6/220:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops33h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 13/223:28
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R18 783
Sun 8/320:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 19/35:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2R18 975
Fri 8/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 29/57:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R18 991
Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/515:12
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops58h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 5/2R19 937
Thu 5/315:30
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/31:45
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R19 969
Wed 8/421:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Fri 24/414:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 5/2R20 129
Thu 12/219:35
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 00m
British Airways
Thu 19/218:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/2R21 507
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/220:40
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R21 684
Thu 12/210:10
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops36h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 19/220:40
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2R22 100
Thu 5/310:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 12/313:00
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R23 447
Wed 8/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops56h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 24/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R23 687

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 462

One-way from

R9 007

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 892
8/3-18/3
  • 8/3-18/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R41 403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 721 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:25-0:15

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

1:45-11:40

3 stops25h 55m

R18 462

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-11:42

2 stops46h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

5:30-15:05

2 stops25h 35m

R18 975

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

R18 991

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

15:12-9:25

2 stops58h 13m

R19 937

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

15:30-8:50

2 stops25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

1:45-12:40

2 stops26h 55m

R19 969

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R23 447

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-19:37

2 stops56h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

R23 687

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

17:55-17:35

1 stop31h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

15:50-9:30

2 stops33h 40m

R23 992

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

20:00-12:21

2 stops48h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

8:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

R24 633

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

20:00-10:11

2 stops46h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

R24 633

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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 R5 737). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 248). 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 8 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Air France, 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Air France
7,4
Good
1 531 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 257 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 775 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 721 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 31h 40m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 11795 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?

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  • 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 R5 737). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 248). 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 447AverageR11 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 598AverageR24 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 638AverageR22 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 164AverageR24 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 412AverageR24 565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR26 970AverageR30 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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