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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R18 210

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica departing on 3/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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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
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14:15 - 10:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R26 838United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:37CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
55h 47m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 10:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R26 870United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
Air France Logo
14:00 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle
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20:30 - 6:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 194Air France
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 485Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
49h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 728Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
49h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 538Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 40m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
16:40 - 21:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 55m1 stop Zurich
R29 638SWISS
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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19:25 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 40m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
16:40 - 21:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 55m1 stop Zurich
R30 755SWISS
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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19:25 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 40m1 stop Zurich
SWISS Logo
16:40 - 21:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 55m1 stop Zurich
R30 771SWISS
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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23:15 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
49h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
19:30 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R30 868KLM
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23

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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 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
55h 47m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO14:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
R26 838
United Airlines
Sept 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
55h 47m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO14:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
R26 870
United Airlines
Sept 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO9:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R41 179

SWISS flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flight tickets
SWISS
Sept 24
CPT19:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:35Cape Town Intl
R29 638
SWISS
Sept 24
CPT19:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:35Cape Town Intl
R30 755
SWISS
Sept 24
CPT19:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:35Cape Town Intl
R31 807

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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 17 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

14:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R26 838

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops55h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

14:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R26 870
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

14:00-17:00

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

20:30-6:25

1 stop25h 55m

R27 194

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

14:00-17:00

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

17:25-5:45

2 stops28h 20m

R27 485

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

19:30-5:45

1 stop26h 15m

R27 728

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

19:30-5:45

1 stop26h 15m

R28 538

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:25-14:05

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

16:40-21:35

1 stop44h 55m

R29 638

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:25-14:05

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

16:40-21:35

1 stop44h 55m

R30 755

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:25-14:05

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

16:40-21:35

1 stop44h 55m

R30 771

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

19:30-5:45

1 stop26h 15m

R30 868

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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 842, 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 286.

Cheap Cape Town to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R18 210

Fastest flight time

55h 47m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R18 210. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R26 838.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica takes 55h 47m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 839Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 106 reviews
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