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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 29h 05m. 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.

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 17 September 2026.

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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 17 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R20 486
One-way from	R12 034
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R19 786

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78h 21m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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56h 50m total
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Thu 1/10

15:05-15:55

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15:05-8:50

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5:45-15:55

3 stops42h 10m

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JohannesburgSan José

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14:50-15:55

2 stops33h 05m

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JohannesburgSan José

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21:15-20:07

2 stops54h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Cape TownSan José

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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R20 453

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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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 R21 219). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 601). 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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7,4

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10 214 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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7,4

Good

10 214 reviews

United Airlines

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10 214 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 229 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 214 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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 29h 05m. 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 R21 219). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 601). 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	CheapestR17 839	AverageR21 224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 935	AverageR22 541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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