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

R11 699 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 Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R16 115 and R23 309, respectively.

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 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 R17 575.

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.

R40 369+ Flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Round-trip from	R17 380
One-way from	R11 699
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R42 665

19/11-5/12
4 total stops
76h 15m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

Search Deals

United Airlines
24/8
2 total stops
49h 08m total
Costa Rica to South Africa

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R176 477 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 835 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

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 June 2025.

Wed 19/112:15SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:25JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R17 380

Sat 4/108:37SJO - JNB

2 stops49h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1015:05JNB - SJO

2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R18 359

Mon 18/87:15SJO - CPT

2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/919:50CPT - SJO

2 stops48h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6R20 068

Tue 14/107:55SJO - CPT

2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO

2 stops55h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6R21 048

Thu 20/1120:40SJO - JNB

2 stops50h 25mLufthansa

Fri 5/1219:45JNB - SJO

1 stop31h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 30/6R34 421

Sat 4/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mAir France

Sat 25/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop31h 00mAir France

Deal found 29/6R42 932

Mon 29/913:35SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 05mDelta

Sat 4/1021:55JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 13mDelta

Deal found 29/6R45 995

Sun 9/1114:17SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 58mDelta

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SJO

1 stop23h 22mDelta

Deal found 27/6R51 729

Tue 1/710:10SJO - CPT

3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 27/716:35CPT - SJO

3 stops37h 18mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/6R65 779

Tue 1/710:10SJO - JNB

3 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 24/717:50JNB - SJO

3 stops36h 03mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/6R68 663

Fri 3/1019:25SJO - CPT

2 stops42h 00mAir France

Sun 19/1023:35CPT - SJO

1 stop25h 35mAir France

Deal found 28/6R181 595

Best flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Wed 19/112:15SJO - JNB

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:25JNB - SJO

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R17 380

Sat 4/108:37SJO - JNB

2 stops49h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1015:05JNB - SJO

2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R18 359

Thu 20/1120:40SJO - JNB

2 stops50h 25mLufthansa

Fri 5/1219:45JNB - SJO

1 stop31h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 30/6R34 421

Mon 18/87:15SJO - CPT

2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/919:50CPT - SJO

2 stops48h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6R20 068

Tue 14/107:55SJO - CPT

2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO

2 stops55h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6R21 048

Sat 4/1019:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mAir France

Sat 25/1018:50JNB - SJO

1 stop31h 00mAir France

Deal found 29/6R42 932

Mon 29/913:35SJO - JNB

1 stop22h 05mDelta

Sat 4/1021:55JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 13mDelta

Deal found 29/6R45 995

Sun 9/1114:17SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 58mDelta

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - SJO

1 stop23h 22mDelta

Deal found 28/6R51 729

Fri 3/1019:25SJO - CPT

2 stops42h 00mAir France

Sun 19/1023:35CPT - SJO

1 stop25h 35mAir France

Deal found 28/6R181 595

Last-minute flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa. Data last updated 30 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/75:30SJO - JNB

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 24/721:20JNB - SJO

1 stop22h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R27 102

Tue 1/713:30SJO - CPT

2 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 27/720:00CPT - SJO

2 stops58h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6R27 102

Tue 1/719:25SJO - CPT

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/718:05CPT - SJO

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R28 865

Tue 1/719:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/719:35JNB - SJO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R38 516

Tue 1/710:10SJO - CPT

3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 27/716:35CPT - SJO

3 stops37h 18mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/6R65 779

Tue 1/710:10SJO - JNB

3 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 24/717:50JNB - SJO

3 stops36h 03mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/6R68 663

One-way flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Sun 24/88:37SJO - JNB

2 stops49h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/6R11 699

Thu 28/81:40SJO - JNB

3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R12 055

Sun 19/101:40SJO - CPT

3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6R15 154

Thu 28/814:40SJO - JNB

2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R16 115

Thu 28/819:25SJO - JNB

1 stop29h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 28/6R23 309

Wed 27/819:40SJO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mAir France

Deal found 28/6R28 366

Mon 20/1013:13SJO - CPT

1 stop20h 37mDelta

Deal found 30/6R36 807

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

2:15-12:35

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:25-9:20

2 stops49h 55m

R17 380

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/10

8:37-17:45

2 stops49h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

15:05-11:42

2 stops28h 37m

R18 359

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/8

7:15-19:55

2 stops52h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

19:50-12:26

2 stops48h 36m

R20 068

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

7:55-17:10

2 stops49h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:00-19:39

2 stops55h 39m

R21 048

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

20:40-7:05

2 stops50h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:45-18:55

1 stop31h 10m

R34 421

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/10

19:25-8:30

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

18:50-17:50

1 stop31h 00m

R42 932

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/9

13:35-19:40

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

21:55-12:08

1 stop22h 13m

R45 995

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

14:17-19:15

1 stop20h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

21:30-12:52

1 stop23h 22m

R51 729

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

19:25-21:25

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:35-17:10

1 stop25h 35m

R181 595

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/8

8:37-17:45

2 stops49h 08m

R11 699

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/6

Showing 1-10 of 16 results

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, andQatar Airways from Costa Rica to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

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

7 973 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Air France

7,5

Good

1 471 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 852 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 200 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 973 reviews

Check prices

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?
R11 699 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 Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R16 115 and R23 309, 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Deals for Costa Rica to South Africa flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Costa Rica to South Africa?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Costa Rica to South Africa.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to South Africa from Costa Rica shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to South Africa from Costa Rica today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R11 699

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to South AfricaExplore 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 June 2025.

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 June 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 June 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, andQatar Airways from Costa Rica to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Costa Rica to South Africa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 June 2025.