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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R14 720

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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 13 February 2026.

Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops54h 09m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2R18 297
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops36h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/523:59
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops50h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R19 791
Sat 14/219:35
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 58m
British Airways
Fri 20/28:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2R21 142
Thu 3/921:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 59m
British Airways
Thu 17/97:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2R21 810
Sun 17/523:15
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
KLM
Sat 23/518:25
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/2R22 525
Sun 29/321:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops54h 18m
British Airways
Sun 5/47:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2R22 525
Sat 14/223:59
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 01m
Air France
Fri 20/220:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Air France
Deal found 12/2R23 813
Thu 3/918:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Thu 17/917:55
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Air France
Deal found 13/2R24 830
Sun 29/318:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop31h 10m
Air France
Sun 5/418:18
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 47m
Air France
Deal found 12/2R27 167
Sat 28/323:59
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops67h 51m
KLM
Sat 4/413:50
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops47h 30m
KLM
Deal found 11/2R28 979
Thu 12/220:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 16/214:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R29 981
Thu 7/510:25
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops32h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 11/513:20
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops45h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R30 092

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 297

One-way from

R14 720

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 714
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 44m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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13/3
  • 13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 726 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 570 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:24

2 stops54h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R18 297

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-22:14

2 stops36h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

23:59-10:30

2 stops50h 31m

R19 791

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

18:25-5:50

1 stop27h 25m

R22 525

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

21:15-19:33

2 stops54h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R22 525

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

18:18-11:05

2 stops32h 47m

R27 167

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

23:59-11:50

2 stops67h 51m

Liberia

Sat 4/4

13:50-21:20

2 stops47h 30m

R28 979

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

19:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R29 885

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

10:25-10:44

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

13:20-18:30

2 stops45h 10m

R30 092

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

13:15-18:50

3 stops37h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

7:45-11:30

2 stops43h 45m

R30 410

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

19:00-15:25

2 stops52h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

5:45-8:35

3 stops42h 50m

R32 921

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Deals found on 11/2

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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 691). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 092). 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 13 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Air France, 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Air France
7,4
Good
1 532 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 284 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 782 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 736 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 25h 05m. 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?

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  • 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 691). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 092). 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 379AverageR11 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 456AverageR24 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 495AverageR22 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 001AverageR24 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR22 125AverageR24 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR26 751AverageR29 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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