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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R8 926

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 23 — Jun 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

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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 24 May 2026.

Thu 22/1013:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 30/1010:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R15 777
Mon 26/1013:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops44h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5R15 826
Thu 10/913:25
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops65h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 29/917:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops45h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R16 535
Mon 5/108:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 29/1020:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops70h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R18 000
Sat 5/98:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 25/920:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops43h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5R18 165
Sat 8/81:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/816:40
JNB
-
SJO
3 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R19 021
Mon 2/1114:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5R19 071
Mon 2/1112:35
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops45h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5R21 245
Tue 18/87:55
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 1/919:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5R22 348
Wed 12/89:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/814:55
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5R22 430
Sat 5/919:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 28/919:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop30h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/5R22 760
Thu 26/1116:55
SJO
-
CPT
3 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1215:05
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops56h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R22 793

Find 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 24 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 777

One-way from

R8 926

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R23 896
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R121 876 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R25 931 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 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 24 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

13:20-18:00

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R15 826

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

8:45-17:10

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

20:00-7:15

2 stops43h 15m

R18 165

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R21 245

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

19:25-6:40

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R22 760

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R23 534

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

20:00-12:21

2 stops48h 21m

R23 583

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 682

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/7

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R24 769

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R24 769
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

R26 185

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R6 176). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 282). 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 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 Lufthansa fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 27h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 25m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R6 176). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 282). 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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