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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 33h 27m. South Africa and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 12719 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R18 722
One-way from	R13 090
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R24 147

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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 R19 715). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 036). 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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Air France

7,5

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1 647 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Air France

7,5

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1 647 reviews

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1 647 reviews

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8,0

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Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

United Airlines

7,4

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10 121 reviews

Air France

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Carmen,Jul 2026

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British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 188 reviews

Air France

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Carmen,Jul 2026

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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 33h 27m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R19 715). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 036). 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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Air France	CheapestR15 247	AverageR22 722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
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United Airlines	CheapestR18 607	AverageR22 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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