What is the cheapest airline that flies from Costa Rica to South Africa?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Costa Rica to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R10 897 Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to South Africa in 2026

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23:28 - 18:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 32m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 12:42CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

47h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R15 154United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

14:25 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

22:00 - 12:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

70h 56m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 154United Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 4

1:15 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 19:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 03m1 stop Newark

R15 298United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

9:05 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Newark

22:00 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 298United Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 12

1:15 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 18:16CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 26m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

R15 378United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

1:15 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

22:00 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 378United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 12

8:20 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

19:45 - 22:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

R15 858Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

7:45 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark

19:45 - 22:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

58h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

R15 938Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 10

8:45 - 9:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 45m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main

20:50 - 12:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 050United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 30

13:25 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

69h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

19:45 - 8:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

44h 47m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

R16 050United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13

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United Airlines flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

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United Airlines

Feb 18

SJO14:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl

44h 10m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

70h 56m

2 stops

SJO12:56San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 154

United Airlines

Jan 29

SJO9:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 15m

2 stops

SJO12:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 298

United Airlines

Jan 28

SJO1:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 15m

2 stops

SJO12:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 378

Air France flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

Our best Air France deals on Costa Rica to South Africa flight tickets

Air France

Oct 7

SJO19:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 20m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 1

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

41h 00m

2 stops

SJO17:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R20 755

Air France

Oct 9

SJO19:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 05m

1 stop

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 30

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 40m

1 stop

SJO16:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R26 131

Air France

Oct 2

SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl

44h 15m

2 stops

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 9

CPT0:15Cape Town Intl

24h 45m

1 stop

SJO17:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R26 819

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Mon 2/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-12:42

2 stops47h 52m

R15 154

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:25-18:35

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:00-12:56

2 stops70h 56m

R15 154

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

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20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

R15 298

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

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Fri 29/1

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

R15 298

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San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

20:50-18:16

2 stops29h 26m

R15 378

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

1:15-18:35

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

R15 378

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

8:20-18:35

2 stops50h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:45-22:30

2 stops34h 45m

R15 858

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

7:45-18:35

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:45-22:30

2 stops58h 45m

R15 938

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/10

8:45-9:30

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-12:00

1 stop23h 10m

R16 050

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

13:25-18:35

2 stops69h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

19:45-8:32

2 stops44h 47m

R16 050

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Costa Rica is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 266, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until November to fly from Costa Rica, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 778.

Can stopping save me money on Costa Rica to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Costa Rica to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R10 897
Fastest flight time	25h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Costa Rica in the past 72 hours is R10 897. The best return flight deal from Costa Rica to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 154.

The fastest flight from Costa Rica to South Africa takes 25h 30m

There are no direct flights from Costa Rica to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Costa Rica to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Costa Rica to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Costa Rica to South Africa?

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Can I find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to South Africa from Costa Rica on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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