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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R12 769

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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 March 2026.

Fri 22/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops55h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/3R18 699
Fri 1/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops43h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 11/513:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R19 575
Fri 1/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops43h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 12/513:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R19 757
Fri 1/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 8/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3R19 806
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops48h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 14/58:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops64h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 137
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops43h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 10/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 516
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops32h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 11/513:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 566
Thu 4/619:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 59m
British Airways
Mon 8/615:08
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops55h 52m
British Airways
Deal found 7/3R20 715
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 12/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 946
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 11/513:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 996
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 33m
British Airways
Tue 12/514:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3R22 003
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 14/512:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3R22 317

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 699

One-way from

R12 769

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R23 325
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 34m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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14/3
  • 14/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 19m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 357 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:24

2 stops55h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R18 699

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R19 575

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:25-19:24

2 stops31h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 715

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

23:15-17:10

2 stops49h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

R23 837

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

18:50-19:07

2 stops32h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

14:22-11:00

2 stops60h 38m

R25 753

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

23:15-17:10

2 stops49h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

17:57-21:25

2 stops67h 28m

R25 968

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:50-19:07

2 stops32h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

12:10-11:00

2 stops38h 50m

R26 430

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:50-19:07

2 stops32h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

12:10-11:00

2 stops38h 50m

R26 728

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

18:50-19:07

2 stops56h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

14:22-11:00

2 stops60h 38m

R27 306

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

18:50-19:07

2 stops32h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

12:10-11:00

2 stops38h 50m

R27 306

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Deals found on 4/3

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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 R5 914). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 839). 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 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
1 543 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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
1 543 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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
1 917 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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
9 408 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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
7 838 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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
7 780 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

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 43h 15m. 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?

    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 R5 914). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 839). 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 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 707AverageR12 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 538AverageR23 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 058AverageR24 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 784AverageR25 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR22 999AverageR25 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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