Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica from R9 791

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Delta Logo
22:00 - 21:15JNB-SJO
31h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 - 8:35SJO-JNB
41h 35m2 stops
R14 608Delta
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Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 26
Delta Logo
21:30 - 21:15JNB-SJO
31h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 - 8:35SJO-JNB
41h 35m2 stops
R14 885Delta
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Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:05JNB-SJO
31h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 7:35SJO-JNB
32h 24m2 stops
R19 460British Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:42JNB-SJO
33h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:35SJO-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R20 638United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:42JNB-SJO
33h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:35SJO-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R22 960United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 20:30JNB-SJO
30h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:55 - 9:25SJO-JNB
40h 30m2 stops
R23 636British Airways
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Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Mar 29
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 18:25JNB-SJO
40h 15m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R25 785Lufthansa
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Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 18:25JNB-SJO
54h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R33 530Lufthansa
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Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 30
Air France Logo
19:20 - 23:38JNB-SJO
36h 18m2 stops
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20:05 - 8:30SJO-JNB
28h 25m1 stop
R38 105Air France
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Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28
Air France Logo
19:20 - 17:50JNB-SJO
30h 30m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:40 - 8:30SJO-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
R41 501Air France
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Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29

Delta flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Our best Delta deals on Johannesburg to Costa Rica flight tickets
Delta
Mar 18
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
2 stops
SJO21:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 26
SJO7:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
2 stops
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 608
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Delta
Mar 19
JNB21:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
2 stops
SJO21:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 26
SJO7:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
2 stops
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 885
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Delta
Mar 18
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
55h 15m
2 stops
SJO21:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 29
SJO13:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 866
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United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

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United Airlines
Mar 18
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 17m
2 stops
SJO11:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 27
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 638
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United Airlines
Mar 18
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 17m
2 stops
SJO11:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 26
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 960
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United Airlines
Mar 20
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 30m
2 stops
SJO11:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 27
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R26 304
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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 16 October 2025.
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-21:15

2 stops31h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

7:00-8:35

2 stops41h 35m

R14 608

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

21:30-21:15

2 stops31h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

7:00-8:35

2 stops41h 35m

R14 885

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:00-21:05

2 stops31h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

15:11-7:35

2 stops32h 24m

R19 460

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

10:25-11:42

2 stops33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R20 638

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

10:25-11:42

2 stops33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R22 960

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-20:30

2 stops30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

8:55-9:25

2 stops40h 30m

R23 636

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

10:10-18:25

2 stops40h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R25 785

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

19:45-18:25

2 stops54h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R33 530

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:20-23:38

2 stops36h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/3

20:05-8:30

1 stop28h 25m

R38 105

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:20-17:50

1 stop30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

R41 501

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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 464, 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 R19 581.

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 R23 244. 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 R30 963. 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 R23 361. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R90 880. 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 R23 479 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 R18 385 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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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 R9 133Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 866 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 747Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 456 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 272Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 980 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R22 218Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 492 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R23 140Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 476 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R29 161Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 651 reviews
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