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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R9 333

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 188

One-way from

R9 333

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 32m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 50m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R94 050 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R27 232 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Mon 10/118:35SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops66h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R17 188
Mon 15/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/915:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/8R17 241
Mon 10/1120:10SJO - JNB
3 stops34h 10mSWISS
Mon 24/1115:15JNB - SJO
2 stops54h 50mSWISS
Deal found 17/8R17 399
Tue 16/91:55SJO - JNB
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/90:45JNB - SJO
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R17 487
Wed 17/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/921:20JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8R17 998
Tue 18/1112:35SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1219:45JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/8R19 037
Fri 5/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8R19 090
Tue 16/917:00SJO - JNB
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/916:40JNB - SJO
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8R19 864
Mon 20/1019:25SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1115:20CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8R20 287
Tue 19/810:10SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/815:05JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R20 358
Tue 16/913:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/921:20JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8R20 780
Mon 3/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1115:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8R20 956

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 19 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that are best for you.

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/11

8:35-18:35

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-8:32

2 stops66h 32m

R17 188

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/9

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R17 241

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

13:30-17:45

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R17 241

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/11

20:10-14:20

3 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

15:15-14:05

2 stops54h 50m

R17 399

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

1:55-14:40

3 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

0:45-9:20

3 stops40h 35m

R17 487

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

21:20-19:37

2 stops30h 17m

R17 998

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

6:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

R18 984

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

8:45-9:30

2 stops40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

R19 037

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

R19 090

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

17:00-23:15

3 stops46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

16:40-15:35

3 stops54h 55m

R19 864

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 CR to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Airlines like United Airlines and SWISS fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 25h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. The distance from Costa Rica to South Africa is about 12719 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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