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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R11 033

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Sep 11 — Sep 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 August 2026.

Tue 8/97:55 -
2 stops50h 35m
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops53h 37m
Deal found 10/8R15 343
Sat 5/98:45 -
2 stops70h 35m
Sun 20/920:00 -
2 stops48h 21m
Deal found 10/8R15 343
Wed 21/107:55 -
2 stops26h 35m
Thu 29/1022:00 -
1 stop28h 53m
Deal found 9/8R15 489
Sun 25/107:45 -
2 stops50h 50m
Sat 7/1122:00 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 9/8R15 521
Mon 2/119:20 -
2 stops48h 40m
Mon 9/119:30 -
2 stops45h 00m
Deal found 11/8R16 056
Thu 15/1012:44 -
2 stops66h 36m
Fri 30/1020:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 10/8R16 331
Fri 4/913:25 -
2 stops69h 05m
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops46h 21m
Deal found 10/8R17 044
Sun 6/913:25 -
2 stops41h 55m
Fri 18/920:00 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 10/8R17 044
Mon 2/1112:35 -
2 stops45h 25m
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops47h 52m
Deal found 11/8R17 060
Tue 8/97:55 -
2 stops50h 35m
Mon 21/910:25 -
2 stops33h 13m
Deal found 10/8R17 222
Mon 2/1123:28 -
1 stop34h 32m
Mon 9/119:30 -
2 stops59h 12m
Deal found 11/8R17 968
Wed 2/97:55 -
2 stops50h 35m
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops46h 21m
Deal found 10/8R18 761

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 343

One-way from

R11 033

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R29 487
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 104h 12m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R110 606 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R23 445 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 12 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

14:25-18:00

2 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-12:42

2 stops47h 52m

R15 343

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/2

20:50-19:53

2 stops31h 03m

R15 343

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/2

1:15-18:00

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

20:50-12:15

2 stops47h 25m

R15 343

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

20:50-12:15

2 stops47h 25m

R15 343

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

20:50-11:30

2 stops46h 40m

R16 315

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R18 826

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

8:45-15:20

2 stops70h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:50-12:21

2 stops48h 31m

R20 301

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R20 641

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/1

8:45-9:40

2 stops40h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

20:40-23:50

2 stops35h 10m

R21 030

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

19:05-21:20

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

R22 115

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R15 910). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 432). 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 fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 43h 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 11795 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R15 910). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 432). 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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