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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R8 895

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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 23 June 2026.

Mon 2/1123:28
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops57h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops66h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6R16 936
Tue 15/919:25
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/919:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R18 118
Tue 1/97:55
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops50h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 30/919:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6R18 216
Sat 5/97:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops49h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 18/920:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6R18 758
Wed 30/1216:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/119:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R18 873
Mon 2/1123:28
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6R19 021
Tue 1/97:15
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 22/919:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R19 759
Tue 27/1020:40
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 15m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/1119:55
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops30h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/6R20 301
Sat 17/108:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops48h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1020:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R21 170
Sat 31/1012:55
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1110:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6R23 337
Fri 24/77:15
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/817:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops34h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R23 550
Mon 9/1112:35
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops45h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 21/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6R23 780

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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 936

One-way from

R8 895

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R30 968
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 124h 29m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 50m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R125 984 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R25 196 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

23:28-17:25

2 stops57h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

22:00-8:32

2 stops66h 32m

R16 936

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

R19 021

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R19 513

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R19 759

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

8:45-17:10

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R21 170

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:25-19:53

2 stops41h 28m

R23 337
Fastest return journey

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

7:15-17:10

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

17:55-20:19

2 stops34h 24m

R24 157
Cheapest one-way

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/11

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

R8 895

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

8:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

R8 895

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

14:25-18:00

2 stops43h 35m

R8 895

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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 154). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 142). 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 57h 57m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R6 154). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 142). 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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