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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R20 407

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United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:38CPT-SJO
23h 48m1 stop
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5:30 - 17:00SJO-CPT
27h 30m2 stops
R20 407United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:37CPT-SJO
31h 47m2 stops
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13:30 - 17:10SJO-CPT
43h 40m2 stops
R24 714United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sat, Mar 28
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 22:32CPT-SJO
35h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 11:00SJO-CPT
60h 40m2 stops
R32 219United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:38CPT-SJO
23h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 15:20SJO-CPT
65h 50m2 stops
R32 852United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
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18:25 - 13:10CPT-SJO
50h 45m2 stops
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15:50 - 16:45SJO-CPT
40h 55m3 stops
R33 362
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 20:39CPT-SJO
33h 54m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 16:10SJO-CPT
65h 50m2 stops
R35 665United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
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18:25 - 9:20CPT-SJO
70h 55m3 stops
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19:50 - 13:45SJO-CPT
33h 55m3 stops
R41 694
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 - 16:10SJO-CPT
25h 40m2 stops
R44 383United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8
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18:25 - 9:20CPT-SJO
70h 55m3 stops
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1:45 - 6:35SJO-CPT
20h 50m2 stops
R45 983
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Mar 27
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13:00 - 19:42CPT-SJO
38h 42m2 stops
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1:45 - 6:35SJO-CPT
20h 50m2 stops
R48 338
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Mar 27

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Sept 29
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 25
SJO5:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 30m
2 stops
CPT17:00Cape Town Intl
R20 407
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United Airlines
Sept 29
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
31h 47m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 28
SJO13:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
43h 40m
2 stops
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
R24 714
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United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
35h 47m
2 stops
SJO22:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 8
SJO14:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R32 219
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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 18 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

5:30-17:00

2 stops27h 30m

R20 407

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

13:30-17:10

2 stops43h 40m

R24 714

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

18:45-22:32

2 stops35h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:20-11:00

2 stops60h 40m

R32 219

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

13:30-15:20

2 stops65h 50m

R32 852

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

18:25-13:10

2 stops50h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

15:50-16:45

3 stops40h 55m

R33 362

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

18:45-20:39

2 stops33h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

14:20-16:10

2 stops65h 50m

R35 665

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

18:25-9:20

3 stops70h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

19:50-13:45

3 stops33h 55m

R41 694

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

R44 383

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

18:25-9:20

3 stops70h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/3

1:45-6:35

2 stops20h 50m

R45 983

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

13:00-19:42

2 stops38h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/3

1:45-6:35

2 stops20h 50m

R48 338

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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 R23 800, 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 940.

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 742. 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 494. 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 534. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R30 876. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Best price found

R20 407

Fastest flight time

23h 48m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Costa Rica

1 airport
The best flight deal from Cape Town to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 407
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica takes 23h 48m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Costa Rica: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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    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 498Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 925 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R20 180Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 277 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R22 900Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 385 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R24 316Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 330 reviews
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