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R21 183 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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United Airlines
Aug 22
JNB
37h 14m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 9
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R21 183
British Airways
Aug 5
JNB
30h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 19
SJO
41h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R22 875
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
30h 19m
1 stop
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R25 636
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
53h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R26 474
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
30h 19m
1 stop
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R27 542
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
30h 19m
1 stop
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R27 559
Multiple Airlines
Sept 5
CPT
34h 35m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 11
SJO
20h 55m
2 stops
CPT
R28 150
United Airlines
Aug 22
JNB
30h 19m
1 stop
SJO
Sept 9
SJO
26h 35m
2 stops
JNB
R28 364
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
46h 21m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R28 397
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
46h 21m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
69h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R28 413
United Airlines
Aug 23
JNB
30h 19m
1 stop
SJO
Aug 31
SJO
27h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R28 660
Multiple Airlines
Aug 5
JNB
35h 05m
3 stops
SJO
Aug 19
SJO
24h 40m
3 stops
JNB
R29 153

Flights to Liberia

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American Airlines
Aug 18
JNB
46h 14m
2 stops
LIR
Aug 25
LIR
36h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R32 801
United Airlines
Aug 20
JNB
46h 10m
2 stops
LIR
Aug 27
LIR
69h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R39 555
United Airlines
Aug 18
JNB
46h 10m
2 stops
LIR
Aug 25
LIR
35h 15m
3 stops
JNB
R43 614
United Airlines
Aug 20
JNB
46h 10m
2 stops
LIR
Aug 27
LIR
35h 15m
3 stops
JNB
R46 112
United Airlines
Nov 19
JNB
52h 37m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 23
LIR
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R47 492
United Airlines
Nov 19
JNB
52h 37m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 23
LIR
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R47 525
United Airlines
Nov 19
JNB
45h 44m
1 stop
LIR
Nov 23
LIR
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R47 887
United Airlines
Nov 19
JNB
52h 37m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 23
LIR
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R47 953
United Airlines
Nov 19
JNB
52h 37m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 23
LIR
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R48 002
Multiple Airlines
Aug 18
JNB
46h 34m
2 stops
LIR
Aug 25
LIR
47h 55m
3 stops
JNB
R53 178
United Airlines
Aug 20
JNB
46h 10m
3 stops
LIR
Aug 27
LIR
35h 15m
3 stops
JNB
R165 895
United Airlines
Aug 18
JNB
46h 10m
3 stops
LIR
Aug 25
LIR
35h 15m
3 stops
JNB
R165 944

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:52
JNB
-
SJO
30h 37m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
R22 875British Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
-
SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R25 636United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:37
JNB
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SJO
53h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R26 474United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
-
SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R27 542United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
-
SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R27 559United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 - 15:25
CPT
-
SJO
34h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 - 6:45
SJO
-
CPT
20h 55m
2 stops
R28 150Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:21
JNB
-
SJO
46h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R28 397United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:21
JNB
-
SJO
46h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
69h 05m
2 stops
R28 413United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:49
CPT
-
SJO
44h 34m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:10
SJO
-
CPT
42h 45m
1 stop
R30 583KLM
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 11:29
JNB
-
LIR
46h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 - 9:25
LIR
-
JNB
36h 50m
2 stops
R32 801American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

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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 23 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R22 875

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R25 636

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-19:37

2 stops53h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R26 474

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R27 542

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R27 559
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

12:50-15:25

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

1:50-6:45

2 stops20h 55m

R28 150

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-12:21

2 stops46h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R28 397

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:00-12:21

2 stops46h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

R28 413

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-11:49

2 stops44h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

18:25-21:10

1 stop42h 45m

R30 583

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

21:15-11:29

2 stops46h 14m

Liberia

Tue 25/8

12:35-9:25

2 stops36h 50m

R32 801

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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 47% 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

R16 647

Best Round-Trip Price

R22 875

Fastest flight time

30h 20m

Popular in

March
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 5 days is R16 647 (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 R22 875 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 30h 20m (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 8% 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 British Airways, United Airlines, and Air France, with prices starting at R18 498, R18 959, and R22 880 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, 47% 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 July 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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Popular Flights to Costa Rica

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