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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R10 765

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 810

One-way from

R10 765

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R20 858
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 12m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R53 882 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 001 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 15 January 2026.

Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/56:12
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops43h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1R18 810
Wed 5/819:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 49m
British Airways
Wed 12/86:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 15/1R20 923
Sun 1/322:00
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops48h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 8/314:13
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops36h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1R22 152
Thu 15/122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops53h 44m
British Airways
Tue 20/113:43
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 42m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1R23 709
Fri 16/119:35
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Wed 21/113:43
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 42m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1R24 298
Sat 17/123:59
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 26m
KLM
Wed 21/120:30
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop41h 35m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R24 331
Fri 13/219:20
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Air France
Sun 22/220:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R24 446
Sat 17/119:20
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/120:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R24 790
Sat 17/123:59
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:05
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R24 806
Sun 31/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops34h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 6/60:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops54h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R25 511
Fri 27/219:05
JNB
-
LIR
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/314:15
LIR
-
JNB
2 stops60h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R28 919
Wed 28/18:50
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/122:00
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R29 689

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

6:12-9:25

2 stops43h 13m

R18 810

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:00-14:13

2 stops48h 13m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

14:13-10:25

2 stops36h 12m

R22 152

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-15:00

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

R24 446

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-7:06

2 stops39h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

17:51-12:10

2 stops34h 19m

R25 298

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

20:00-22:39

2 stops34h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

0:30-15:20

2 stops54h 50m

R25 511

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

19:05-12:55

2 stops49h 50m

Liberia

Fri 6/3

14:15-10:50

2 stops60h 35m

R28 919

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

8:50-23:35

3 stops46h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

22:00-17:30

2 stops35h 30m

R29 689

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 705

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

10:25-10:44

2 stops32h 19m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

11:49-18:30

2 stops46h 41m

R30 852

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

10:10-21:05

3 stops42h 55m

Liberia

Sun 8/3

14:45-9:30

2 stops58h 45m

R33 294

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 866). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 662). 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 15 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
1 904 reviews
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Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
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Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
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Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 163 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 715 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 676 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

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 27h 40m. 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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

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  • 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 866). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 662). 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 636AverageR12 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 886AverageR21 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 992AverageR24 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR20 615AverageR25 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 891AverageR25 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR22 335AverageR28 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR27 572AverageR30 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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