Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R12 789

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20:00 - 7:15
CPT
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SJO
43h 15m
3 stops
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13:25 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 05m
2 stops
R19 605United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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20:00 - 19:37
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SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
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12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R19 837United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
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19:50 - 12:21
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SJO
48h 31m
2 stops
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8:45 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
64h 45m
2 stops
R20 168United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 14
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20:00 - 7:15
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SJO
43h 15m
3 stops
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12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R20 548United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 10
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20:00 - 20:19
CPT
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SJO
32h 19m
2 stops
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13:25 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 05m
2 stops
R20 598United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
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19:50 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
23h 48m
1 stop
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12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
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R20 979United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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19:50 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
23h 48m
1 stop
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13:25 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 05m
2 stops
R21 028United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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20:00 - 19:37
CPT
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SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
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12:44 - 12:40
SJO
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CPT
39h 56m
2 stops
R22 352United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 14
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20:00 - 7:15
CPT
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SJO
43h 15m
3 stops
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12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R22 583United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 14
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20:00 - 19:37
CPT
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SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
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12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R22 782United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 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
May 1
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
43h 15m
3 stops
SJO7:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 11
SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
R19 605
United Airlines
May 1
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
31h 37m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 8
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 36m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R19 837
United Airlines
May 4
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
48h 31m
2 stops
SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 14
SJO8:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
64h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
R20 168

Air France flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Our best Air France deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flight tickets
Air France
May 1
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 9
SJO19:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
38h 15m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R23 427
Air France
May 1
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 10
SJO19:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R23 593
Air France
May 1
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 10
SJO19:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R24 105

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R19 605

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R19 837

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-12:21

2 stops48h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

8:45-9:30

2 stops64h 45m

R20 168

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R20 548

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-20:19

2 stops32h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R20 598
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R20 978

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R21 028

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

12:44-12:40

2 stops39h 56m

R22 352

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R22 583

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R22 782

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 151, 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 April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 260.

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You could potentially save up to 85% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time

41h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica takes 41h 30m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Costa Rica.
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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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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 995Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 780 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 087Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 409 reviews
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