Flights to Costa Rica

R22 397 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Delta
Sept 24
JNB
22h 13m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 8
SJO
22h 27m
1 stop
JNB
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Multiple Airlines
Aug 9
JNB
37h 25m
3 stops
SJO
Aug 13
SJO
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R25 055
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United Airlines
Sept 7
JNB
32h 37m
2 stops
SJO
Sept 14
SJO
49h 08m
2 stops
JNB
R25 427
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British Airways
Aug 9
JNB
32h 50m
2 stops
SJO
Aug 13
SJO
43h 25m
2 stops
JNB
R25 480
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 24
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 8
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R25 498
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Air France
Oct 24
CPT
25h 35m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 28
SJO
37h 15m
2 stops
CPT
R25 516
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Air France
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R26 437
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Air France
Oct 16
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
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KLM
Oct 16
JNB
48h 58m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
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KLM
Oct 16
JNB
48h 58m
2 stops
SJO
Oct 22
SJO
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB
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United Airlines
Dec 25
CPT
35h 47m
2 stops
SJO
Jan 8
SJO
38h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R28 262
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 24
JNB
44h 15m
3 stops
SJO
Oct 8
SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
JNB
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Delta
Oct 21
JNB
47h 30m
2 stops
LIR
Oct 25
LIR
59h 15m
2 stops
JNB
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American Airlines
Nov 11
JNB
48h 41m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
58h 14m
2 stops
JNB
R30 779
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American Airlines
Oct 21
JNB
48h 20m
2 stops
LIR
Oct 25
LIR
34h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R30 920
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Delta
Oct 21
JNB
22h 05m
1 stop
LIR
Oct 25
LIR
59h 15m
2 stops
JNB
R31 877
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United Airlines
Sept 7
JNB
49h 10m
2 stops
LIR
Sept 14
LIR
44h 25m
2 stops
JNB
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Delta
Oct 21
JNB
22h 05m
1 stop
LIR
Oct 25
LIR
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
46h 43m
2 stops
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
20h 50m
1 stop
JNB
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Delta
Nov 11
JNB
22h 48m
1 stop
LIR
Nov 15
LIR
20h 50m
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JNB
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:08JNB-SJO
22h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:13 - 19:40SJO-JNB
22h 27m1 stop
R22 397Delta
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8
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8:40 - 14:05JNB-SJO
37h 25m3 stops
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16:45 - 7:00SJO-JNB
30h 15m2 stops
R25 055
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Sat, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:37JNB-SJO
32h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:37 - 17:45SJO-JNB
49h 08m2 stops
R25 427United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:15JNB-SJO
32h 50m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25SJO-JNB
43h 25m2 stops
R25 480British Airways
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Sat, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 13
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18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
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19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R25 498
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8
Air France Logo
23:35 - 17:10CPT-SJO
25h 35m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:05 - 17:20SJO-CPT
37h 15m2 stops
R25 516Air France
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Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R26 437Air France
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
KLM Logo
18:50 - 11:48JNB-SJO
48h 58m2 stops
KLM Logo
19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R27 979KLM
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
KLM Logo
18:50 - 11:48JNB-SJO
48h 58m2 stops
KLM Logo
19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R28 121KLM
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 22:32CPT-SJO
35h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:05 - 7:40SJO-CPT
38h 35m2 stops
R28 262United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 8

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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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 7 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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San José
San José

Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R11 730

Best Round-Trip Price

R22 397

Fastest flight time

23h 48m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 730 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R22 397 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from South Africa takes 23h 48m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
December has the highest demand for flights to Costa Rica, with a 1% price increase on average.

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 196, R9 340, and R19 170 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

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

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

The best day to take a flight to Costa Rica is on Tuesday, followed by Monday. Tuesday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Costa Rica. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Costa Rica.

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?

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?

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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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