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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 44h 15m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 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 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.

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.

R12 472+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

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 2 April 2026.

Thu 12/1120:45

CPT

SJO

2 stops32h 10m

British Airways

Mon 16/1115:11

SJO

CPT

2 stops36h 59m

British Airways

Deal found 29/3R20 786

Thu 5/1122:00

JNB

SJO

2 stops54h 55m

British Airways

Mon 9/1113:09

SJO

JNB

2 stops34h 26m

British Airways

Deal found 29/3R23 142

Sun 2/821:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops30h 11m

British Airways

Mon 24/86:00

SJO

JNB

2 stops41h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 28/3R24 523

Sun 22/1118:55

CPT

SJO

2 stops34h 00m

British Airways

Thu 26/1113:09

SJO

CPT

2 stops39h 01m

British Airways

Deal found 30/3R24 590

Sun 2/819:25

JNB

SJO

2 stops32h 01m

British Airways

Sun 23/812:50

SJO

JNB

2 stops36h 35m

British Airways

Deal found 28/3R25 869

Thu 30/721:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops30h 11m

British Airways

Mon 24/812:50

SJO

JNB

2 stops34h 10m

British Airways

Deal found 28/3R25 936

Tue 12/513:15

CPT

SJO

2 stops33h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 19/57:45

SJO

CPT

2 stops43h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3R29 976

Wed 1/419:30

CPT

SJO

2 stops35h 14m

JetBlue

Wed 15/423:59

SJO

CPT

2 stops33h 21m

JetBlue

Deal found 29/3R31 440

Wed 1/420:25

CPT

SJO

3 stops35h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 14/41:50

SJO

CPT

3 stops36h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3R37 903

Fri 23/1019:20

JNB

LIR

2 stops49h 35m

Air Canada

Tue 27/1013:55

LIR

JNB

2 stops35h 35m

Air Canada

Deal found 27/3R47 816

Fri 23/1019:00

JNB

LIR

2 stops49h 10m

United Airlines

Tue 27/1013:20

LIR

JNB

2 stops45h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 30/3R49 398

Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R24 523
One-way from	R12 472
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R12 909

British Airways
2/8-24/8
4 total stops
71h 11m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

Search Deals

11/7
3 total stops
55h 00m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R41 904 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 559 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:50-11:07

2 stops47h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

14:08-8:50

2 stops34h 42m

R28 124

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

8:45-8:35

2 stops63h 50m

R29 740

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:15-15:05

2 stops33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

7:45-11:30

2 stops43h 45m

R29 976

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:30-15:25

3 stops32h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

7:45-9:20

2 stops41h 35m

R36 742

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-8:35

2 stops59h 10m

R39 182

Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

16:40-15:40

3 stops55h 00m

R12 472

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

21:15-19:26

2 stops30h 11m

R17 016

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

20:40-15:25

2 stops50h 45m

R18 699

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

16:40-13:23

3 stops52h 43m

R19 187

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

19:30-21:36

2 stops34h 06m

R21 308

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/3

Showing 1-10 of 16 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

JNB-SJO

CPT-SJO

JNB-LIR

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

ZA0-CR0

JNB-SJO

CPT-SJO

JNB-LIR

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 025). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 214). 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 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

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

LATAM Airlines

7,4

Good

1 907 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 533 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 882 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 843 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 561 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Rakesh,Mar 2026

SLC - AMS

The flight was on Delta. Delta was super efficient.. Overall good flight.

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 44h 15m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 12719 km.
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 025). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 214). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Return Flight Options

Alternative routes for South Africa to Costa Rica

OR Tambo to Panama City flights

Cape Town to Guatemala City flights

OR Tambo to Liberia flights

OR Tambo to San José flights

Cape Town to Panama City flights

Cape Town to San José flights

Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 871	AverageR12 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR8 948	AverageR25 298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 888	AverageR23 890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR21 176	AverageR26 032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR23 434	AverageR25 798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Costa Rica?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from South Africa to Costa Rica.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Costa Rica from South Africa shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Costa Rica from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R12 472

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.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa RicaExplore 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 2 April 2026.

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 2 April 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Costa RicaDiscover 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 2 April 2026.

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 2 April 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica. Data last updated 2 April 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica. Data last updated 2 April 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Costa Rica

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Costa Rica by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Search flights from South Africa to Costa Rica by cabin class

Find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

South Africa and Costa Rica flights

Browse other South Africa and Costa Rica flight options. Last updated on 2 April 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Find a return flight route from Costa Rica

Find the right flight back to South Africa after your stay in Costa Rica

Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 2 April 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
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 2 April 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica. Data last updated 2 April 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.