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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R16 905

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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
29h 10m2 stops
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14:25 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
35h 00m2 stops
R19 201British Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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19:35 - 21:02
JNB
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SJO
33h 27m2 stops
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15:55 - 7:35
SJO
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JNB
31h 40m2 stops
R20 776British Airways
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 20
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22:00 - 19:44
JNB
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SJO
29h 44m2 stops
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8:00 - 7:35
SJO
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JNB
39h 35m2 stops
R22 903British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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22:00 - 21:02
JNB
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SJO
55h 02m2 stops
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8:00 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m2 stops
R22 937British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
R24 143KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 20
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23:59 - 22:15
JNB
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SJO
30h 16m2 stops
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
R24 629KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 20
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10:25 - 11:38
JNB
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SJO
33h 13m2 stops
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12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m1 stop
R31 767United Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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22:00 - 18:37
JNB
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LIR
28h 37m2 stops
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8:35 - 18:35
LIR
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JNB
26h 00m2 stops
R35 051United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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10:40 - 15:35
JNB
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SJO
36h 55m2 stops
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15:55 - 9:20
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33h 25m1 stop
R37 212Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Apr 3
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10:40 - 15:35
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SJO
36h 55m2 stops
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15:55 - 17:55
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42h 00m2 stops
R37 379Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Apr 3

British Airways flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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British Airways
Apr 30
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m
2 stops
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 4
SJO14:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 00m
2 stops
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 201
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British Airways
Feb 1
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 27m
2 stops
SJO21:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 20
SJO15:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 40m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 776
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British Airways
Jan 22
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 44m
2 stops
SJO19:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 26
SJO8:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
39h 35m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 903
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KLM flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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KLM
Feb 1
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 26m
1 stop
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 20
SJO20:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R24 143
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KLM
Feb 1
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 16m
2 stops
SJO22:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 20
SJO20:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R24 629
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KLM
Dec 29
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 26m
1 stop
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 8
SJO20:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R35 553
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 20 December 2025.
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:15-18:25

2 stops29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

14:25-9:25

2 stops35h 00m

R19 201

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:35-21:02

2 stops33h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

15:55-7:35

2 stops31h 40m

R20 776

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-19:44

2 stops29h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

8:00-7:35

2 stops39h 35m

R22 903

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-21:02

2 stops55h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

8:00-10:25

2 stops42h 25m

R22 937

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R24 143

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-22:15

2 stops30h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R24 629

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

R31 767

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-18:37

2 stops28h 37m

Liberia

Mon 26/1

8:35-18:35

2 stops26h 00m

R35 050

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

10:40-15:35

2 stops36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/4

15:55-9:20

1 stop33h 25m

R37 212

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

10:40-15:35

2 stops36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/4

15:55-17:55

2 stops42h 00m

R37 379

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 018, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Costa Rica during the month of April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R18 665.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R22 474. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R29 937. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as R22 587. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R87 870. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around R22 345 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Johannesburg for as low as R19 318 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

28h 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica takes 28h 37m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Costa Rica.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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Rating
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom R8 831Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 893 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 290Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 600 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 634Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 099 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R21 482Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 639 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R22 374Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 509 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R28 195Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 685 reviews
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