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

Departing from South Africa to Costa Rica will take you 31h 47m. 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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	R14 092
One-way from	R10 779
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R24 387

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82h 34m total
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R19 910). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 281). 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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Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Air France

7,5

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8,0

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Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

United Airlines

7,4

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10 113 reviews

Air France

7,5

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1 642 reviews

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8,0

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Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 161 reviews

Air France

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Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

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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 31h 47m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica (average of R19 910). Flying from South Africa to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 281). 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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Air France	CheapestR15 398	AverageR22 947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 340	AverageR21 047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 809	AverageR21 035	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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