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.

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.

R10 468+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

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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 15 May 2026.

Wed 13/519:00

JNB

SJO

2 stops49h 21m

United Airlines

Thu 28/58:45

SJO

JNB

2 stops49h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/5R23 878

Wed 13/519:00

JNB

SJO

1 stop30h 35m

Lufthansa

Thu 28/519:25

SJO

JNB

1 stop29h 10m

Lufthansa

Deal found 13/5R26 228

Wed 27/518:25

CPT

SJO

2 stops29h 55m

KLM

Fri 19/619:05

SJO

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

KLM

Deal found 12/5R27 657

Thu 30/721:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops30h 20m

British Airways

Thu 3/96:00

SJO

JNB

2 stops41h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 15/5R28 183

Sat 6/619:30

CPT

SJO

2 stops49h 06m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/614:10

SJO

CPT

2 stops39h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5R29 432

Sun 28/69:00

CPT

SJO

2 stops43h 19m

United Airlines

Sat 4/70:30

SJO

CPT

2 stops32h 40m

United Airlines

Deal found 14/5R32 472

Sun 12/721:15

JNB

SJO

2 stops30h 20m

British Airways

Wed 15/712:50

SJO

JNB

2 stops34h 10m

British Airways

Deal found 13/5R32 587

Sun 23/819:00

JNB

SJO

2 stops32h 37m

United Airlines

Mon 31/88:45

SJO

JNB

2 stops49h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 15/5R34 428

Wed 27/515:10

CPT

SJO

3 stops32h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 19/615:50

SJO

CPT

2 stops39h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R36 186

Mon 29/620:55

JNB

LIR

2 stops48h 23m

Qatar Airways

Mon 6/715:40

LIR

JNB

2 stops33h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/5R36 942

Sun 28/618:15

CPT

SJO

2 stops55h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 5/714:40

SJO

CPT

3 stops38h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/5R41 921

Wed 27/516:35

CPT

SJO

3 stops37h 12m

Turkish Airlines

Fri 19/69:25

SJO

CPT

3 stops42h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 12/5R72 290

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Round-trip from	R27 657
One-way from	R10 468
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R22 481

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4 total stops
72h 15m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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South Africa to Costa Rica

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JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

21:15-19:35

2 stops30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R28 200

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R28 298

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-12:36

2 stops49h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

14:10-13:10

2 stops39h 00m

R29 432

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

9:00-20:19

2 stops43h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

7:15-17:10

1 stop25h 55m

R32 472

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

21:15-19:35

2 stops30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/7

12:50-7:00

2 stops34h 10m

R32 587

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

8:45-18:30

2 stops49h 45m

R34 428

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

15:10-15:25

3 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

15:50-15:15

2 stops39h 25m

R36 186

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

20:55-13:18

2 stops48h 23m

Liberia

Mon 6/7

15:40-9:00

2 stops33h 20m

R36 942

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

11:05-8:50

3 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

14:40-13:25

3 stops38h 45m

R46 736

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

16:35-21:47

3 stops37h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

9:25-11:50

3 stops42h 25m

R72 290

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R5 209). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 408). 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

7,4

Good

1 589 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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7,4

Good

1 589 reviews

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7,4

Good

1 589 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 724 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 589 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 981 reviews

Air France

7,4

Good

1 589 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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 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?
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R5 209). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 408). 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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United Airlines	CheapestR8 737	AverageR24 008	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 442	AverageR20 903	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR22 880	AverageR24 309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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