What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa one-way?

R9 811 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R15 014 and R20 589, respectively.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Flights from Costa Rica to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at R18 340.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 013
One-way from	R9 811
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R30 103

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28/5-4/6
4 total stops
92h 31m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

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13/5
2 total stops
25h 50m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R177 412 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 945 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 30 April 2025.

Wed 28/55:30SJO - JNB

2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4R20 013

Tue 14/108:37SJO - CPT

2 stops70h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4R21 945

Tue 21/1017:00SJO - JNB

2 stops35h 15mLATAM Airlines

Tue 28/1015:15JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/4R22 986

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R24 454

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mLufthansa

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops50h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4R27 353

Wed 29/1016:05SJO - CPT

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1120:25CPT - SJO

2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R27 353

Sun 19/1013:13SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 27mDelta

Tue 18/1121:55JNB - SJO

1 stop32h 20mDelta

Deal found 29/4R39 004

Thu 2/1013:18SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 32mDelta

Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SJO

1 stop23h 43mDelta

Deal found 29/4R42 813

Tue 17/610:10SJO - CPT

3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 17/716:35CPT - SJO

2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4R44 764

Tue 1/719:40SJO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mAir France

Thu 24/718:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 35mAir France

Deal found 30/4R45 823

Sun 2/1120:35SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 25mKLM

Sun 16/1123:55JNB - SJO

1 stop25h 15mKLM

Deal found 29/4R46 845

Thu 2/1019:25SJO - CPT

2 stops33h 15mAir France

Sun 19/1023:35CPT - SJO

1 stop25h 35mAir France

Deal found 29/4R47 068

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Wed 28/55:30SJO - JNB

2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4R20 013

Tue 21/1017:00SJO - JNB

2 stops35h 15mLATAM Airlines

Tue 28/1015:15JNB - SJO

2 stops32h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/4R22 986

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R24 454

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mLufthansa

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops50h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4R27 353

Sun 19/1013:13SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 27mDelta

Tue 18/1121:55JNB - SJO

1 stop32h 20mDelta

Deal found 29/4R39 004

Tue 14/108:37SJO - CPT

2 stops70h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4R21 945

Tue 17/610:10SJO - CPT

3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 17/716:35CPT - SJO

2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/4R45 359

Tue 1/719:40SJO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mAir France

Thu 24/718:50JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 35mAir France

Deal found 29/4R46 009

Thu 2/105:05SJO - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1013:00CPT - SJO

3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R33 355

Thu 2/1013:18SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 32mDelta

Sun 19/1020:05CPT - SJO

1 stop23h 43mDelta

Deal found 29/4R42 813

Thu 2/1019:25SJO - CPT

2 stops33h 15mAir France

Sun 19/1023:35CPT - SJO

1 stop25h 35mAir France

Deal found 29/4R47 068

Fri 3/1016:10SJO - CPT

2 stops58h 40mIberia

Sun 19/1013:00CPT - SJO

2 stops33h 35mIberia

Deal found 30/4R175 600

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Tue 29/48:25SJO - CPT

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/618:05CPT - SJO

2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R38 167

Wed 28/55:30SJO - JNB

2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4R20 013

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R24 454

Wed 28/514:40SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 55mLufthansa

Wed 4/619:00JNB - SJO

2 stops50h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4R27 353

Wed 28/513:24SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 16mDelta

Wed 4/621:55JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 04mDelta

Deal found 29/4R57 902

Fri 30/58:45SJO - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/620:00CPT - SJO

2 stops55h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4R25 364

One-way flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
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Tue 13/57:55SJO - JNB

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4R9 811

Tue 21/108:37SJO - CPT

2 stops70h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4R9 960

Mon 19/57:55SJO - JNB

2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R13 844

Tue 13/519:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4R15 014

Mon 20/1012:55SJO - CPT

2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R20 589

Mon 20/101:55SJO - CPT

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R21 091

Mon 19/510:10SJO - JNB

3 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4R28 523

Wed 15/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mAir France

Deal found 29/4R29 583

Mon 20/1013:13SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 37mDelta

Deal found 30/4R38 409

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

5:30-8:35

2 stops43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:00-12:26

2 stops49h 26m

R20 013

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

8:37-15:20

2 stops70h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:00-7:15

2 stops43h 15m

R21 945

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/10

17:00-12:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

15:15-15:40

2 stops32h 25m

R22 986

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:00-12:05

2 stops49h 05m

R24 454

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

19:00-13:45

2 stops50h 45m

R27 353

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

5:05-10:50

3 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:00-23:35

3 stops42h 35m

R33 355

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/10

13:13-19:40

1 stop22h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

21:55-22:15

1 stop32h 20m

R39 004

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

13:18-17:50

1 stop20h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

20:05-11:48

1 stop23h 43m

R42 813

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/6

10:10-11:50

3 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/7

16:35-23:30

2 stops38h 55m

R45 359

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/7

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:50-17:25

1 stop30h 35m

R45 823

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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?

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 767 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air France

7,4

Good

1 446 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 696 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 934 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa one-way?
R9 811 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R15 014 and R20 589, respectively.
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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?

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 30 April 2025.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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

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