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Flights to San José

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British Airways
Nov 21
JNB
33h 22m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 28
SJO
44h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R21 309
United Airlines
Nov 16
CPT
42h 53m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 23
SJO
34h 32m
1 stop
CPT
R21 806
United Airlines
Nov 21
CPT
42h 23m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 28
SJO
43h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R23 081
British Airways
Nov 21
JNB
29h 05m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 28
SJO
44h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R23 942
British Airways
Nov 24
CPT
32h 17m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 30
SJO
34h 06m
2 stops
CPT
R24 207
British Airways
Nov 29
JNB
33h 22m
2 stops
SJO
Dec 24
SJO
34h 48m
2 stops
JNB
R24 720
Lufthansa
Nov 29
JNB
30h 50m
2 stops
SJO
Dec 24
SJO
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R27 982
British Airways
Nov 24
CPT
29h 45m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 30
SJO
42h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R28 098
British Airways
Nov 24
CPT
29h 45m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 30
SJO
42h 05m
2 stops
CPT
R28 114
Multiple Airlines
Nov 29
JNB
29h 55m
1 stop
SJO
Dec 24
SJO
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R28 710
United Airlines
Nov 21
JNB
29h 53m
1 stop
SJO
Nov 28
SJO
35h 07m
1 stop
JNB
R28 793
Multiple Airlines
Nov 21
CPT
65h 00m
2 stops
SJO
Nov 28
SJO
28h 05m
1 stop
CPT
R30 432

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19:35 - 20:57JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 22m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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6:00 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R21 309British Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
9:00 - 19:53CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 53m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Newark
United Airlines Logo
23:28 - 18:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 32m1 stop Newark
R21 806United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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18:25 - 19:53CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 28m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Newark
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8:45 - 18:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
49h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R21 806United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:30 - 19:53CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 23m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark
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14:15 - 18:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R23 081United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R23 942British Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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20:40 - 20:57CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
13:59 - 8:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 06m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R24 207British Airways
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:57JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 22m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
15:37 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 48m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R24 720British Airways
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 24
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19:45 - 18:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Zurich
Lufthansa Logo
21:00 - 9:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R27 982Lufthansa
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 18:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 55m1 stop Zurich
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 9:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R28 710Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 17:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
65h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R30 432Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

19:35-20:57

2 stops33h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

6:00-10:25

2 stops44h 25m

R21 309

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

9:00-19:53

2 stops42h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

R21 806

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

18:25-19:53

2 stops33h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

8:45-18:00

2 stops49h 15m

R21 806

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

9:30-19:53

2 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

14:15-18:00

2 stops43h 45m

R23 081

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

19:35-16:40

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

6:00-10:25

2 stops44h 25m

R23 942

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

20:40-20:57

2 stops32h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

13:59-8:05

2 stops34h 06m

R24 207

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

19:35-20:57

2 stops33h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

15:37-10:25

2 stops34h 48m

R24 720

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

19:45-18:35

2 stops30h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

21:00-9:40

1 stop28h 40m

R27 982
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

20:40-18:35

1 stop29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

21:00-9:40

1 stop28h 40m

R28 710

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

8:30-17:30

2 stops65h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

18:20-6:25

1 stop28h 05m

R30 432

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Costa Rica depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 33h 22m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 30h 03m on average. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport 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

R15 051

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 309

Fastest flight time

39h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 051 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 5 days is R21 309 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 39h 45m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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March has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 3% 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 Avianca, United Airlines, and British Airways, with prices starting at R7 052, R18 663, and R18 790 respectively.

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

87% 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 October 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.

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