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R24 783 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
41h 40m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
32h 54m
2 stops
CPT
R24 783
British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
34h 40m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
36h 59m
2 stops
CPT
R24 948
Air Europa
Oct 6
JNB
34h 50m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 20
SJO
35h 02m
2 stops
JNB
R26 139
British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
34h 40m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
36h 59m
2 stops
CPT
R26 768
British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
29h 45m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
32h 54m
2 stops
CPT
R26 884
British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
29h 45m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
39h 01m
2 stops
CPT
R27 049
British Airways
Nov 19
CPT
29h 45m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
39h 01m
2 stops
CPT
R27 082
Multiple Airlines
Oct 6
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 20
SJO
42h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R27 231
Air France
Oct 6
JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 20
SJO
32h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R27 264
United Airlines
Jul 15
JNB
33h 19m
2 stops
SJO
Jul 22
SJO
27h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R27 331
United Airlines
Jul 23
CPT
49h 43m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 2
SJO
30h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R27 463
United Airlines
Jul 23
CPT
48h 16m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 2
SJO
30h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R29 233

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British Airways Logo
7:00 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
41h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 8:05
SJO
-
CPT
32h 54m
2 stops
R24 783British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 12:10
SJO
-
CPT
36h 59m
2 stops
R24 948British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 21:45
JNB
-
SJO
34h 50m
2 stops
Air Europa Logo
14:48 - 9:50
SJO
-
JNB
35h 02m
2 stops
R26 139Air Europa
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 16:40
CPT
-
SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 12:10
SJO
-
CPT
36h 59m
2 stops
R26 768British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 16:40
CPT
-
SJO
29h 45m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 8:05
SJO
-
CPT
32h 54m
2 stops
R26 884British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 21:20
SJO
-
JNB
42h 55m
1 stop
R27 231Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
17:55 - 10:20
SJO
-
JNB
32h 25m
2 stops
R27 264Air France
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 20:19
JNB
-
SJO
33h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:15 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
27h 15m
1 stop
R27 331United Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 11:38
CPT
-
SJO
49h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
0:30 - 15:20
SJO
-
CPT
30h 50m
2 stops
R27 463United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Aug 2
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
-
JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R30 590Air France
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

7:00-16:40

2 stops41h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-8:05

2 stops32h 54m

R24 783

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

14:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-12:10

2 stops36h 59m

R24 948

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:55-21:45

2 stops34h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

14:48-9:50

2 stops35h 02m

R26 139

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

14:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-12:10

2 stops36h 59m

R26 768

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

18:55-16:40

1 stop29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-8:05

2 stops32h 54m

R26 884

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

R27 231

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

17:55-10:20

2 stops32h 25m

R27 264
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/7

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

R27 331

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

17:55-11:38

2 stops49h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

0:30-15:20

2 stops30h 50m

R27 463

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/7

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R30 590

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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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 3 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

R9 926

Best Round-Trip Price

R24 783

Fastest flight time

55h 00m

Popular in

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The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 926 (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 5 days is R24 783 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 55h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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March has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 1% 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 United Airlines, British Airways, and Air France, with prices starting at R8 796, R18 566, and R23 026 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

There are 3 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, 46% 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?

89% 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 June 2026, there are 3 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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