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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 21h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Costa Rica to South Africa is about 12719 km.

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.

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).

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

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R9 243+ Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R17 090
One-way from	R9 243
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	August
Average price	R19 375

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78h 06m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

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25h 50m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

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19:45-19:53

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R21 572

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23:59-22:20

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San JoséJohannesburg

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8:45-18:35

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San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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20:55-14:40

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R9 243). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 792). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

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7,4

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9 002 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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2,0

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Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 21h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Costa Rica to South Africa is about 12719 km.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R9 243). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R25 792). 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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