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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 986

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Thu 29/1013:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1115:05
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/5R16 762
Sat 28/1123:28
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops51h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 14/319:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops43h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R19 183
Mon 8/67:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/68:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R22 598
Thu 2/713:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops69h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 15/719:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R23 709
Sun 7/60:30
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 15/619:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R23 842
Wed 20/519:20
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops51h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/5R24 704
Mon 21/1214:05
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1219:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5R25 185
Tue 1/1223:28
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops51h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 14/1219:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops48h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R25 367
Wed 20/513:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 27/522:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops65h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5R25 500
Fri 6/1114:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops68h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 22/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop29h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5R26 196
Mon 26/108:40
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops73h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 13/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/5R26 644

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 598

One-way from

R8 986

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R24 058
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 35m total
  • Costa Rica to Johannesburg
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Costa Rica to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R123 525 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R26 275 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo 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 20 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

22:28-18:35

1 stop36h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

10:25-19:53

2 stops41h 28m

R16 762

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R23 709

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R23 842

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

14:20-18:35

2 stops68h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R26 196

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:50-16:20

2 stops29h 30m

R27 970
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R29 264

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:20-22:00

2 stops34h 40m

R33 359

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

19:05-11:05

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-17:00

1 stop31h 00m

R33 657

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

0:30-18:30

2 stops58h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:00-11:38

2 stops48h 38m

R36 493

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

R38 167

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 217). Flying from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 555). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to OR Tambo. 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 Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 36h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 762. The distance from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 12719 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to OR Tambo 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 Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 217). Flying from Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 555). 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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