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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R19 864

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Dec 30 — Jan 61
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 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 864

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 652
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 29m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R48 527 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 167 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Best flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 November 2025.

Sun 1/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/214:20SJO - CPT
2 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Wed 11/219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 23mBritish Airways
Sun 15/211:25SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11R20 599
Wed 11/221:55JNB - SJO
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Sun 15/214:25SJO - JNB
2 stops37h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/11R22 413
Wed 11/219:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Sun 15/220:05SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/11R25 561
Sun 11/117:00JNB - SJO
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/120:05SJO - JNB
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R33 003
Fri 30/120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Wed 4/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/214:20SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Thu 12/222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 58mBritish Airways
Sun 15/211:25SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11R21 985
Wed 25/223:59JNB - LIR
2 stops45h 51mDelta
Sun 1/315:05LIR - JNB
2 stops47h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/11R22 533
Sun 1/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Wed 4/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Sat 31/120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/214:20SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Sun 1/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Mon 2/220:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/214:30SJO - CPT
1 stop41h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Thu 29/120:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Tue 3/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Sun 1/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864
Fri 30/120:50CPT - SJO
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/28:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 864

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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 30 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

14:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

14:20-16:10

2 stops41h 50m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

14:20-16:10

2 stops41h 50m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

14:30-16:10

1 stop41h 40m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R19 864

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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 R6 125). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 539). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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 30 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, LATAM Airlines, andAir France 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 500 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 057 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 545 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 23h 05m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R6 125). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 539). 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 AirlinesCheapestR9 018AverageR12 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 979AverageR26 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 826AverageR28 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR21 937AverageR26 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR23 322AverageR29 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR28 791AverageR32 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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