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R22 326 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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British Airways
May 19
JNB
29h 52m
2 stops
SJO
May 26
SJO
40h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R22 326
British Airways
Aug 17
JNB
30h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 6
SJO
43h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R24 161
British Airways
Aug 17
JNB
32h 27m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 4
SJO
41h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R24 790
British Airways
Aug 18
JNB
32h 27m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 1
SJO
40h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R25 484
British Airways
Aug 19
JNB
32h 27m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 7
SJO
43h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R25 567
British Airways
May 11
JNB
31h 42m
2 stops
SJO
May 25
SJO
34h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R25 683
British Airways
Aug 19
JNB
32h 27m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 4
SJO
41h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R26 906
British Airways
Aug 15
JNB
30h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 6
SJO
41h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R27 006
Multiple Airlines
May 12
CPT
37h 15m
2 stops
SJO
Jun 17
SJO
57h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R27 204
Lufthansa
May 11
JNB
40h 50m
2 stops
SJO
May 25
SJO
33h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R27 221
Multiple Airlines
May 12
CPT
35h 20m
2 stops
SJO
Jun 17
SJO
57h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R27 270
Multiple Airlines
May 19
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
SJO
May 26
SJO
29h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R27 320

Flights to Liberia

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Multiple Airlines
Jun 5
JNB
48h 50m
2 stops
LIR
Jun 12
LIR
37h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R32 959
KLM
May 19
JNB
50h 00m
2 stops
LIR
May 26
LIR
61h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R35 208
Multiple Airlines
May 19
JNB
49h 28m
2 stops
LIR
May 26
LIR
59h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R39 012
Multiple Airlines
Jun 5
JNB
38h 50m
3 stops
LIR
Jun 12
LIR
37h 15m
3 stops
JNB
R42 055

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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:07
JNB
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SJO
29h 52m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
40h 00m
2 stops
R22 326British Airways
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:52
JNB
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SJO
30h 37m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
43h 25m
2 stops
R24 161British Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 6
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:52
JNB
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SJO
32h 27m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
R24 790British Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Sep 4
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:52
JNB
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SJO
32h 27m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
40h 00m
2 stops
R25 484British Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 - 17:35
CPT
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SJO
37h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 9:10
SJO
-
CPT
57h 20m
2 stops
R27 204Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, Jun 17
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
40h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
33h 55m
3 stops
R27 221Lufthansa
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 17:35
CPT
-
SJO
35h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 9:10
SJO
-
CPT
57h 20m
2 stops
R27 270Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, Jun 17
Air France Logo
9:55 - 17:10
CPT
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SJO
39h 15m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R28 296Air France
Sun, May 10 - Wed, Jun 17
SWISS Logo
14:15 - 17:35
CPT
-
SJO
35h 20m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
15:50 - 13:25
SJO
-
CPT
37h 35m
2 stops
R28 461SWISS
Tue, May 12 - Fri, Jun 19
SWISS Logo
12:20 - 17:35
CPT
-
SJO
37h 15m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
15:50 - 13:25
SJO
-
CPT
37h 35m
2 stops
R28 478SWISS
Tue, May 12 - Fri, Jun 19

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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 24 April 2026.
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

21:15-19:07

2 stops29h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

7:00-7:00

2 stops40h 00m

R22 326

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R24 161

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

19:25-19:52

2 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R24 790

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:25-19:52

2 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

7:00-7:00

2 stops40h 00m

R25 484

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

12:20-17:35

2 stops37h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-9:10

2 stops57h 20m

R27 204

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-17:35

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R27 221

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

14:15-17:35

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-9:10

2 stops57h 20m

R27 270

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

9:55-17:10

2 stops39h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R28 296

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

14:15-17:35

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

15:50-13:25

2 stops37h 35m

R28 461

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

12:20-17:35

2 stops37h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

15:50-13:25

2 stops37h 35m

R28 478

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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 5 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 286

Best Round-Trip Price

R22 326

Fastest flight time

34h 35m

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The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 286 (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 R22 326 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 34h 35m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 4% 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 LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways, with prices starting at R8 717, R8 792, and R18 559 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

There are 5 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 April 2026, there are 5 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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Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R24 790
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