Flights to Costa Rica

R20 174 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Oct 16
JNB
32h 45m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
26h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R20 174
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Air France
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R24 530
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Air France
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R24 758
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Air France
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 23
SJO
29h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R24 828
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Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R24 880
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Multiple Airlines
Oct 17
JNB
36h 05m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 24
SJO
34h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R25 020
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United Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
32h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 23
SJO
44h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R25 108
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Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
30h 45m
3 stops
SJO
Oct 24
SJO
35h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R25 265
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Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 23
SJO
35h 27m
2 stops
JNB
R25 318
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Oct 17
JNB
36h 05m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 24
SJO
54h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R26 543
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Oct 17
JNB
32h 45m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 23
SJO
29h 00m
3 stops
JNB
R26 770
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Oct 16
JNB
32h 45m
3 stops
SJO
Oct 23
SJO
34h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R27 995
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
46h 40m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
58h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R28 257
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
46h 40m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
58h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R28 275
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
46h 40m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
58h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R28 450
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
22h 45m
1 stop
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R129 039
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
22h 45m
1 stop
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R129 179
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Nov 11
JNB
22h 45m
1 stop
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

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15:05 - 15:50JNB-SJO
32h 45m2 stops
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1:55 - 12:15SJO-JNB
26h 20m2 stops
R20 174
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:25 - 8:30SJO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
R24 530Air France
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
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19:00 - 19:37JNB-SJO
32h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 17:45SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
R25 108United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
Delta Logo
22:00 - 12:40JNB-LIR
46h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:05 - 8:40LIR-JNB
58h 35m2 stops
R28 257Delta
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
22:00 - 12:40JNB-LIR
46h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:05 - 8:40LIR-JNB
58h 35m2 stops
R28 275Delta
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 13:38JNB-SJO
49h 13m2 stops
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13:00 - 9:35SJO-JNB
36h 35m2 stops
R28 450Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 13:38JNB-SJO
49h 13m2 stops
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13:00 - 9:35SJO-JNB
36h 35m2 stops
R28 642Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 8:32JNB-SJO
44h 47m2 stops
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7:30 - 9:30SJO-JNB
42h 00m2 stops
R29 290United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 13
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19:00 - 13:45JNB-SJO
26h 45m2 stops
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14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R51 126Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 13:45JNB-SJO
26h 45m2 stops
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14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R51 230Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22

momondo Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 10 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

15:05-15:50

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

1:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

R20 174

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:30

1 stop29h 05m

R24 530

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

13:30-17:45

2 stops44h 15m

R25 108

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:00-12:40

2 stops46h 40m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

14:05-8:40

2 stops58h 35m

R28 257

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

22:00-12:40

2 stops46h 40m

Liberia

Sat 15/11

14:05-8:40

2 stops58h 35m

R28 275

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:25-13:38

2 stops49h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

13:00-9:35

2 stops36h 35m

R28 450

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:25-13:38

2 stops49h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

13:00-9:35

2 stops36h 35m

R28 642

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:45-8:32

2 stops44h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/12

7:30-9:30

2 stops42h 00m

R29 290

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R51 126

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R51 230

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Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

British Airways, United Airlines and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Costa Rica

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Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 174

Fastest flight time

26h 15m

Popular in

December
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R20 174 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 26h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
December has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 5% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

If you are looking to fly to Costa Rica for less, look to airlines like Spirit Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and British Airways, with prices starting at R3 108, R9 222, and R18 877 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

The best day to take a flight to Costa Rica is on Tuesday, followed by Monday. Tuesday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Costa Rica. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Costa Rica.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.

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How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Costa Rica.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Costa Rica?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Costa Rica. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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How can momondo help me find flights to Costa Rica?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Costa Rica.

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