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United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Costa Rica

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There is 1 operator available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of August 2026.

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.

R11 548 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica in 2026

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19:50 - 19:37CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 47m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

13:25 - 15:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

65h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 561United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

19:50 - 12:21CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 31m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 - 15:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 561United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18

19:50 - 11:38CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 48m1 stop Newark

13:25 - 15:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

65h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 561United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

19:50 - 11:38CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 48m1 stop Newark

7:55 - 17:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R21 627United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18

6:00 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

16:00 - 6:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R22 128Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18

20:40 - 20:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

6:20 - 8:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R24 486British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

20:40 - 20:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

6:20 - 8:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R24 502British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

15:05 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

56h 50m3 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

16:55 - 14:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 05m3 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R25 084Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

15:20 - 16:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

14:01 - 8:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 04m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R26 408British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

20:40 - 16:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

6:20 - 12:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 50m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R26 941British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

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British Airways flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

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British Airways

Nov 19

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

32h 13m

2 stops

SJO20:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO6:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 45m

2 stops

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

R24 486

British Airways

Nov 19

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

32h 13m

2 stops

SJO20:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO6:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 45m

2 stops

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

R24 502

British Airways

Nov 19

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO14:01San José Juan Santamaria Intl

58h 04m

2 stops

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

R26 408

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 19

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

36h 30m

3 stops

SJO21:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO14:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 19m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R39 233

Turkish Airlines

Nov 19

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

36h 30m

3 stops

SJO21:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO14:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 19m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R42 350

Turkish Airlines

Nov 19

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

36h 30m

3 stops

SJO21:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 23

SJO14:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 19m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R43 287

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Thu 24/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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2 stops65h 55m

R20 561

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Thu 1/10

19:50-12:21

2 stops48h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

7:55-15:20

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R20 561

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Thu 24/9

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

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R20 561

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

7:55-17:10

2 stops25h 15m

R21 627

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

6:00-8:50

3 stops34h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

16:00-6:45

2 stops54h 45m

R22 128

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-20:53

2 stops32h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-8:05

2 stops41h 45m

R24 486

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-20:53

2 stops32h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-8:05

2 stops41h 45m

R24 502

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

15:05-15:55

3 stops56h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/10

16:55-14:00

3 stops37h 05m

R25 084

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

15:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

14:01-8:05

2 stops58h 04m

R26 408

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-16:40

1 stop28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-12:10

2 stops45h 50m

R26 941

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 801, 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 August, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 240.

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Fastest flight time	23h 48m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica takes 23h 48m

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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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There is 1 operator available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica as of August 2026.
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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