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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R31 130

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20:50 - 22:32CPT-SJO
33h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:05 - 11:00SJO-CPT
60h 55m2 stops
R31 130United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:32CPT-SJO
33h 42m2 stops
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14:05 - 11:00SJO-CPT
60h 55m2 stops
R31 148United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
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14:05 - 11:00SJO-CPT
60h 55m2 stops
R33 039United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:32CPT-SJO
33h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 16:10SJO-CPT
65h 50m2 stops
R34 480United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
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6:30 - 16:10SJO-CPT
25h 40m2 stops
R40 779United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
33h 42m
2 stops
SJO22:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 8
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 55m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R31 130
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United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
33h 42m
2 stops
SJO22:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 8
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 55m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R31 148
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United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
23h 52m
1 stop
SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 8
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 55m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R33 039
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-22:32

2 stops33h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:05-11:00

2 stops60h 55m

R31 130

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-22:32

2 stops33h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:05-11:00

2 stops60h 55m

R31 148

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:05-11:00

2 stops60h 55m

R33 039

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-22:32

2 stops33h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:20-16:10

2 stops65h 50m

R34 480

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

6:30-16:10

2 stops25h 40m

R40 778

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Cape Town is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R22 593, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Costa Rica during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 426.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R22 451. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R30 104. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as R23 233. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R30 481. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 80% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Costa Rica flight.

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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 249Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 924 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 922Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 363 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R22 607Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R24 005Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 407 reviews
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Flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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