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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R8 986

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
May 25 — Jun 11
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 25 April 2026.

Sun 10/512:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 20/519:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/4R17 342
Thu 5/118:45
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1119:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/4R17 425
Sun 1/118:45
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1119:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/4R18 137
Mon 2/1114:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1118:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops45h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4R18 137
Mon 1/611:13
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops61h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 11/619:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4R18 204
Wed 3/67:10
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/68:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R18 502
Fri 5/61:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/614:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R20 044
Sun 11/1013:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1019:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops48h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4R20 757
Wed 25/119:40
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops48h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 29/1119:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/4R21 685
Wed 2/912:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops42h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 16/917:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops50h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R22 498
Sun 10/58:45
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 16/517:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops57h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/4R22 581
Sat 31/1011:35
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops46h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 14/1118:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops45h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R22 945

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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 342

One-way from

R8 986

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R24 272
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/5-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 23m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R123 024 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (R29 984 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 25 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

7:10-8:35

2 stops41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

8:45-22:00

2 stops45h 15m

R18 502

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

19:45-12:15

2 stops48h 30m

R20 757

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/9

12:44-15:20

2 stops42h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

17:55-12:21

2 stops50h 26m

R22 498

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

8:45-9:30

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

17:55-19:37

2 stops57h 42m

R22 581

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

18:00-17:00

1 stop31h 00m

R23 161

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R26 444

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

8:45-9:30

2 stops64h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-19:37

2 stops55h 37m

R26 444

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

16:55-14:40

3 stops61h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

16:40-15:40

3 stops55h 00m

R27 339
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:20-17:35

1 stop30h 15m

R28 101

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R28 201

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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 217). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R38 430). 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.

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 25 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 650 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 650 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 650 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 and SWISS fly from Costa Rica to South Africa in about 42h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R6 217). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R38 430). 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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Top airline flying from Costa Rica to South Africa

Discover the top airline 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 120AverageR18 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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