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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 29h 26m. 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.

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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 30 December 2025.

Mon 29/1219:35JNB - SJO

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Thu 15/116:02SJO - JNB

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Mon 29/1219:45JNB - SJO

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Mon 16/214:20SJO - CPT

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Deal found 29/12R31 300

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2 stops36h 13mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R37 036

Fri 30/119:35JNB - SJO

2 stops33h 27mBritish Airways

Fri 6/216:02SJO - JNB

2 stops55h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/12R20 744

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Mon 29/1219:35JNB - SJO

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Thu 15/116:02SJO - JNB

2 stops58h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/12R21 495

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Thu 15/120:40SJO - JNB

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Fri 30/119:35JNB - SJO

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Tue 26/517:50JNB - SJO

2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 26/521:15JNB - SJO

2 stops29h 59mBritish Airways

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1 stop31h 10mAir France

Deal found 28/12R18 977

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Round-trip from	R20 278
One-way from	R14 758
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R26 031

British Airways
22/5-25/5
4 total stops
87h 37m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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26/5
2 total stops
51h 10m total
South Africa to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 035 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

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Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops31h 48m

R20 278

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:35-21:02

2 stops33h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

16:02-7:35

2 stops55h 33m

R20 744

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

12:45-16:10

3 stops35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

8:35-7:05

2 stops38h 30m

R26 531

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-7:06

2 stops39h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R29 249

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

R31 300

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

11:55-14:39

2 stops58h 44m

Liberia

Tue 26/5

12:37-8:50

2 stops36h 13m

R37 036

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-13:00

2 stops51h 10m

R14 758

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-19:14

2 stops29h 59m

R16 859

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 977

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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 970). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 060). 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 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

1 896 reviews

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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

1 896 reviews

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7,5

Good

1 896 reviews

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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

1 515 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 896 reviews

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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

9 124 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 896 reviews

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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

7 665 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 896 reviews

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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

7 626 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 896 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?
Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 29h 26m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R5 970). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 060). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 789	AverageR12 385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 204	AverageR22 785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 311	AverageR25 069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR21 381	AverageR25 792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 279	AverageR25 613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR22 731	AverageR28 721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR28 062	AverageR31 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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.

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