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R13 361 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Costa Rica departing on 5/3. 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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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
Mar 5
JNB
29h 40m
2 stops
SJO
Mar 11
SJO
22h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R13 361
Delta
Feb 7
JNB
32h 15m
2 stops
SJO
Feb 19
SJO
28h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R17 135
Delta
Feb 7
JNB
32h 15m
2 stops
SJO
Feb 18
SJO
37h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R17 199
Delta
Feb 7
JNB
32h 15m
2 stops
SJO
Feb 20
SJO
45h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R17 408
British Airways
May 22
JNB
53h 59m
2 stops
SJO
May 25
SJO
60h 26m
2 stops
JNB
R19 640
British Airways
May 22
JNB
55h 49m
2 stops
SJO
May 25
SJO
55h 48m
2 stops
JNB
R19 688
British Airways
May 22
JNB
55h 49m
2 stops
SJO
May 25
SJO
55h 48m
2 stops
JNB
R19 720
British Airways
Feb 7
JNB
29h 00m
2 stops
SJO
Feb 19
SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R20 122
Multiple Airlines
Mar 5
JNB
29h 40m
3 stops
SJO
Mar 11
SJO
22h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R20 186
Multiple Airlines
Mar 5
JNB
26h 26m
1 stop
SJO
Mar 12
SJO
32h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R22 964
United Airlines
Mar 5
JNB
34h 17m
2 stops
SJO
Mar 12
SJO
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R23 189
Air France
Mar 25
CPT
41h 55m
1 stop
SJO
Apr 12
SJO
42h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R24 747

Flights to Liberia

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United Airlines
May 7
JNB
27h 39m
2 stops
LIR
May 11
LIR
46h 41m
2 stops
JNB
R30 448
United Airlines
May 7
JNB
27h 39m
2 stops
LIR
May 11
LIR
46h 41m
2 stops
JNB
R30 512
United Airlines
May 7
JNB
32h 19m
2 stops
LIR
May 11
LIR
46h 41m
2 stops
JNB
R30 560

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 8:50
JNB
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SJO
29h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 - 7:45
SJO
-
JNB
22h 00m
2 stops
R13 361Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
22:00 - 22:15
JNB
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SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 - 19:00
SJO
-
JNB
28h 00m
1 stop
R17 135Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
Delta Logo
22:00 - 22:15
JNB
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SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
14:25 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
37h 45m
2 stops
R17 199Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18
Delta Logo
22:00 - 22:15
JNB
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SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
45h 10m
2 stops
R17 408Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 20
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:14
JNB
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SJO
53h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:59 - 9:25
SJO
-
JNB
60h 26m
2 stops
R19 640British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:14
JNB
-
SJO
55h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 9:25
SJO
-
JNB
58h 13m
2 stops
R19 656British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:14
JNB
-
SJO
55h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
55h 48m
2 stops
R19 688British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Air France Logo
7:55 - 17:50
CPT
-
SJO
41h 55m
1 stop
Air France Logo
19:15 - 21:45
SJO
-
CPT
42h 30m
1 stop
R24 747Air France
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:39
CPT
-
SJO
30h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 15:20
SJO
-
CPT
41h 45m
1 stop
R24 795United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:16
CPT
-
SJO
29h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 18:00
SJO
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CPT
43h 40m
2 stops
R30 255United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

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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 25 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

11:10-8:50

2 stops29h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

1:45-7:45

2 stops22h 00m

R13 361

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/2

7:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

R17 135

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

14:25-12:10

2 stops37h 45m

R17 199

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

7:00-12:10

2 stops45h 10m

R17 408

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:59-9:25

2 stops60h 26m

R19 640

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-9:25

2 stops58h 13m

R19 656

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops55h 48m

R19 688

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

7:55-17:50

1 stop41h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/4

19:15-21:45

1 stop42h 30m

R24 747

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:50-19:39

2 stops30h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/4

13:35-15:20

1 stop41h 45m

R24 795

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

14:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

R30 255

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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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 One-Way Price

R10 069

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 361

Fastest flight time

48h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 069 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 361 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 48h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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July has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 5% price increase on average.
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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 R2 853, R8 464, and R17 580 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

There are 6 airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, but British Airways, United Airlines and Air France happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 45% of those who searched for flights to Costa Rica looked to travel with British Airways, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

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

86% of our momondo users travelling to Costa Rica in the past year chose to fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Costa Rica. The San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport serves the city of San José.

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

Prices for flights to Costa Rica were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Costa Rica?

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Costa Rica.

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?

All flight searches to Costa Rica on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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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