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

Airlines like United Airlines and KLM fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 32h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 15m. The distance from Costa Rica to South Africa is about 11795 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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).

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.

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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Round-trip from	R15 707
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Average price	R17 816

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103h 23m total
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R16 680). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 495). 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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How long is the flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?
Airlines like United Airlines and KLM fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 32h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 15m. The distance from Costa Rica to South Africa is about 11795 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R16 680). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R42 495). 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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