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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R11 335

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 16 March 2026.

Thu 4/621:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 09m
British Airways
Mon 8/615:08
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops58h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 12/3R20 877
Fri 1/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 42m
British Airways
Fri 8/514:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R21 215
Mon 19/1019:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1013:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3R22 754
Thu 9/423:15
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops42h 40m
Delta
Mon 13/413:25
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops59h 20m
Delta
Deal found 15/3R23 296
Wed 8/414:55
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops39h 49m
JetBlue
Wed 15/423:59
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/3R24 125
Sat 17/1021:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 24/1015:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/3R25 106
Wed 25/1120:35
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops32h 20m
British Airways
Sun 29/1115:11
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R25 224
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/519:15
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R26 629
Sat 17/1015:05
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops28h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 24/1012:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R26 662
Thu 9/49:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/41:50
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3R27 170
Thu 9/423:15
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops44h 15m
Delta
Wed 15/413:25
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops47h 55m
Delta
Deal found 15/3R27 322
Wed 8/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 15/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R28 896

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 640

One-way from

R11 335

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R23 888
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 51m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 624 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

15:08-9:25

2 stops58h 17m

R20 877

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:25-19:07

2 stops31h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

14:22-7:00

2 stops32h 38m

R21 215

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

23:15-9:55

2 stops42h 40m

Liberia

Mon 13/4

13:25-8:45

2 stops59h 20m

R23 296

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:55-22:44

2 stops39h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

23:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

R24 125

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

23:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

19:15-21:25

2 stops42h 10m

R26 629

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

9:50-23:55

2 stops22h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

1:50-10:20

3 stops24h 30m

R27 170

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

23:15-12:35

2 stops45h 20m

Liberia

Tue 14/4

13:25-21:20

2 stops47h 55m

R27 322

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

23:15-11:30

2 stops44h 15m

Liberia

Wed 15/4

13:25-21:20

2 stops47h 55m

R27 322

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

R28 896

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-22:44

2 stops33h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

23:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

R29 352

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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 057). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 318). 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 16 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
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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
1 546 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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
1 918 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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
9 426 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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
7 850 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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
7 793 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,4

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

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

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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 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 057). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 318). 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 917AverageR12 565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR8 994AverageR25 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 986AverageR24 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR21 286AverageR26 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 555AverageR25 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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