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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R10 175

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

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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 21 January 2026.

Fri 22/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops55h 49m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:59
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops58h 01m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1R19 939
Wed 21/1021:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 4/1115:11
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1R23 074
Wed 25/320:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops28h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 12/47:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R23 254
Thu 5/310:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 12/35:30
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R23 435
Wed 21/1019:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1114:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R24 091
Tue 24/30:30
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/47:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R24 452
Wed 25/37:55
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop41h 55m
Air France
Sun 12/419:15
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop42h 30m
Air France
Deal found 19/1R26 175
Wed 21/1023:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops27h 44m
KLM
Wed 4/1120:30
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop41h 35m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R26 224
Thu 12/220:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops29h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 16/214:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R30 655
Thu 7/510:25
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops32h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 11/515:25
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops43h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R30 836
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 4/70:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R30 901
Sun 21/618:15
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops55h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/714:40
SJO
-
CPT
3 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R32 854

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 923

One-way from

R10 175

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R20 891
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 111h 37m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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10/2
  • 10/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R53 632 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 993 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:59-7:00

2 stops58h 01m

R19 939

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:50-19:39

2 stops30h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/4

13:35-15:20

1 stop41h 45m

R23 254

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

5:30-18:35

2 stops29h 05m

R23 435

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

0:30-0:15

3 stops31h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/4

1:40-14:00

3 stops28h 20m

R26 110

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

7:55-17:50

1 stop41h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/4

19:15-21:45

1 stop42h 30m

R26 175

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

14:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

R30 655

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

10:25-10:44

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

15:25-18:30

2 stops43h 05m

R30 836

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:00-10:11

2 stops46h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/7

0:30-17:10

2 stops32h 40m

R30 901

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

18:15-17:35

2 stops55h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

14:40-16:45

3 stops42h 05m

R32 854

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

0:30-0:15

3 stops55h 45m

R10 175

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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 875). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 709). 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 21 January 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
1 912 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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
1 912 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 912 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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
1 524 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 912 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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
9 189 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 912 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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
7 736 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 912 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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
7 690 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 912 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,3

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 30h 49m. 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 875). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 709). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 650AverageR12 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 966AverageR21 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 020AverageR24 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 648AverageR25 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 926AverageR25 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR22 370AverageR28 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR27 616AverageR30 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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