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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R16 251

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — JNB
May 7 — May 141
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

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 August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R19 034.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa (CR - 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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Costa Rica and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Costa Rica to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R28 504
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1018:30CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R32 315
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops59h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R35 024
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
3 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1018:30CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R35 266
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1020:50CPT - SJO
2 stops54h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R37 004
Sun 8/913:30SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/99:20CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R38 442
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
3 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1020:50CPT - SJO
2 stops47h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R39 955
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/920:00JNB - SJO
1 stop23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R40 254
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
3 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1020:50CPT - SJO
2 stops30h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R40 964

Cheap Delta flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Costa Rica and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights travelling from Costa Rica to South Africa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 26/813:13SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 47mDelta
Sun 8/921:55JNB - SJO
1 stop21h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/5R39 226
Thu 10/1013:13SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 37mDelta
Tue 29/1021:15CPT - SJO
1 stop22h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/5R43 765
Thu 10/1013:13SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 37mDelta
Tue 29/1021:15CPT - SJO
1 stop22h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/5R43 784
Tue 2/77:00SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Sun 7/721:55JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/5R52 377

Cheap Costa Rica to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Costa Rica to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Costa Rica to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/719:20JNB - SJO
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 036
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/712:10JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 316
Wed 5/69:45SJO - JNB
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/719:00JNB - SJO
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 597
Tue 4/62:04SJO - JNB
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/717:00JNB - SJO
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R33 940
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mLufthansa
Fri 26/719:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5R36 070
Tue 4/62:04SJO - JNB
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/721:45JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R44 606
Wed 5/619:00SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 40mAir France
Fri 26/718:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 05mAir France
Deal found 1/5R45 334

Costa Rica to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Costa Rica and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Costa Rica to South Africa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R28 504
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/719:20JNB - SJO
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 036
Wed 5/614:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/712:10JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 316
Wed 5/69:45SJO - JNB
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/719:00JNB - SJO
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 597
Thu 10/1013:30SJO - CPT
2 stops60h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/1018:30CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R32 315
Tue 4/62:04SJO - JNB
3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/717:00JNB - SJO
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R33 940
Sat 21/912:44SJO - CPT
2 stops66h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1020:00CPT - SJO
2 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R34 426
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops59h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R35 024
Sat 21/95:10SJO - JNB
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1021:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R35 080

One-way flights to South Africa from Costa Rica

Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Costa Rica to South Africa can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Costa Rica to South Africa can use the search form above.
Mon 13/513:30SJO - CPT
2 stops60h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R16 251
Mon 13/518:14SJO - CPT
3 stops55h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R16 531
Sun 12/52:04SJO - CPT
3 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R16 830
Fri 4/1014:50SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5R18 324
Tue 3/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R18 642
Fri 4/1016:55SJO - JNB
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 602
Tue 3/919:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5R24 302
Fri 4/1019:00SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 2/5R29 532
Tue 3/912:20SJO - JNB
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 316

Find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa within your budget

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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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R28 504 - R62 930

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops49h 26m

R28 504

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

3 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/7

2 stops40h 15m

R30 036

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

3 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/7

3 stops35h 45m

R30 316

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/7

1 stop30h 35m

R36 070

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

1 stop21h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

1 stop21h 58m

R39 226

San José Juan Santamaria IntlCape Town Intl

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/9

2 stops31h 36m

R42 383

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/7

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/7

1 stop30h 05m

R44 755

San José Juan Santamaria IntlCape Town Intl

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/7

2 stops42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops30h 49m

R58 429

San José Juan Santamaria IntlCape Town Intl

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

2 stops37h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/9

3 stops37h 29m

R62 930

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as United Airlines, Delta and Air France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 608 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7,6
Good
1 796 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 705 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
11 142 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 861 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa for under R28 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Costa Rica to South Africa for under R28 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just R28 504, but on average you can expect to pay R34 949.

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

    R16 251 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 Lufthansa and Air France, with prices starting from R18 324 and R29 532, respectively.

  • What does SJO to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Costa Rica to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Costa Rica to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Costa Rica to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Costa Rica to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR19 865AverageR36 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR30 722AverageR33 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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