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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 33h 19m. 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 10 June 2026.

Thu 19/1114:00

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SJO

2 stops34h 40m

British Airways

Mon 23/1115:11

SJO

CPT

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British Airways

Deal found 9/6R24 852

Tue 6/1018:55

JNB

SJO

2 stops34h 50m

Air Europa

Tue 20/1014:48

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JNB

2 stops35h 02m

Air Europa

Deal found 6/6R26 038

Tue 6/1018:50

JNB

SJO

1 stop30h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 20/1018:25

SJO

JNB

1 stop42h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/6R27 126

Tue 6/1018:50

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SJO

1 stop30h 10m

Air France

Tue 20/1017:55

SJO

JNB

2 stops32h 25m

Air France

Deal found 6/6R27 159

Wed 15/719:00

JNB

SJO

2 stops33h 19m

United Airlines

Wed 22/77:15

SJO

JNB

1 stop27h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/6R27 225

Thu 23/717:55

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SJO

2 stops49h 43m

United Airlines

Sun 2/80:30

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CPT

2 stops30h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6R27 356

Sun 23/822:00

JNB

SJO

1 stop30h 19m

United Airlines

Mon 31/87:55

SJO

JNB

2 stops50h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6R29 383

Sun 20/1219:10

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SJO

2 stops49h 46m

United Airlines

Sun 10/114:00

SJO

CPT

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United Airlines

Deal found 6/6R31 312

Thu 19/1120:50

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SJO

1 stop23h 52m

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Mon 23/1123:28

SJO

CPT

1 stop34h 32m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6R32 762

Sun 20/1222:10

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SJO

2 stops30h 50m

British Airways

Sun 10/118:55

SJO

CPT

1 stop31h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 6/6R35 844

Sun 20/1212:35

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SJO

2 stops59h 10m

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SJO

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3 stops40h 45m

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Deal found 6/6R36 074

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Round-trip from	R24 852
One-way from	R9 888
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R29 482

British Airways
19/11-23/11
4 total stops
71h 39m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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55h 00m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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Thu 19/11

14:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-12:10

2 stops36h 59m

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

R27 126

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/7

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

R27 225

Cape TownSan José

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CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

17:55-11:38

2 stops49h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

0:30-15:20

2 stops30h 50m

R27 356

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

7:55-18:30

2 stops50h 35m

R29 383

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

R32 762

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

17:20-21:50

3 stops36h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

14:45-12:05

2 stops37h 20m

R40 194

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

23:15-23:40

3 stops32h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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19:45-14:10

3 stops34h 25m

R45 369

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

20:55-23:55

2 stops35h 00m

R13 909

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

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Thu 30/7

19:25-19:35

2 stops32h 10m

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R5 488). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 463). 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.

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7,5

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1 600 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.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 600 reviews

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1 600 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

9 808 reviews

Air France

7,5

Good

1 600 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

8 035 reviews

Air France

7,5

Good

1 600 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 33h 19m. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R5 488). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of R19 463). 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 762	AverageR24 009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 494	AverageR20 999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR22 937	AverageR24 378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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