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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 53h 37m. 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.

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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 28 July 2026.

Mon 12/1022:00

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2 stops53h 37m

United Airlines

Sat 24/1012:44

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1 stop21h 51m

United Airlines

Deal found 27/7R20 592

Sat 22/815:05

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SJO

2 stops37h 14m

United Airlines

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2 stops69h 05m

United Airlines

Deal found 23/7R21 562

Thu 10/919:00

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United Airlines

Thu 17/913:25

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2 stops45h 05m

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Deal found 27/7R23 837

Mon 12/1019:00

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1 stop30h 35m

Lufthansa

Sat 24/1021:00

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1 stop28h 40m

Lufthansa

Deal found 27/7R24 021

Tue 22/1219:35

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SJO

2 stops33h 25m

British Airways

Tue 29/1213:50

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2 stops36h 35m

British Airways

Deal found 26/7R25 677

Thu 10/97:30

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SJO

3 stops33h 20m

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Wed 16/91:50

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JNB

2 stops26h 20m

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Deal found 27/7R25 760

Thu 10/919:00

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SJO

2 stops27h 05m

Lufthansa

Thu 17/919:25

SJO

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1 stop29h 10m

Lufthansa

Deal found 27/7R27 717

Sun 23/822:00

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SJO

1 stop30h 19m

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Mon 31/813:25

SJO

JNB

2 stops69h 05m

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Thu 20/822:00

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LIR

2 stops46h 10m

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Thu 27/813:20

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2 stops69h 10m

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Deal found 23/7R40 263

Thu 19/1122:00

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LIR

1 stop45h 44m

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2 stops25h 50m

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Deal found 24/7R47 908

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Round-trip from	R20 592
One-way from	R11 659
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R24 974

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75h 28m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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22:00-12:10

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Thu 10/9

16:40-15:55

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R12 780

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19:35-21:02

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R16 928

JohannesburgSan José

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21:15-20:07

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JohannesburgSan José

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R20 608). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 273). 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 Air France,United Airlines, andBritish 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.

Air France

7,5

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1 627 reviews

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10,0

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Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

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10,0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

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7,4

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10,0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 128 reviews

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7,5

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10,0

Excellent

Patrick,Jun 2026

CDG - BER

It was really terrific. Timely boarding, plane was extremely comfortable (hot day in Paris), and food was delicious. I could not have been more pleased.

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 53h 37m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R20 608). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R29 273). 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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British Airways	CheapestR18 829	AverageR21 481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 450	AverageR24 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR23 290	AverageR23 752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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