Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica from R9 746

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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:14
JNB
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SJO
53h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
58h 13m
2 stops
R20 072British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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15:30 - 8:50
JNB
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SJO
25h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 - 12:40
SJO
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JNB
26h 55m
2 stops
R20 105Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:07
JNB
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SJO
29h 52m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:22 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
32h 38m
2 stops
R20 266British Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:14
JNB
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SJO
55h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 48m
2 stops
R20 282British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:14
JNB
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SJO
55h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 48m
2 stops
R20 314British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:14
JNB
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SJO
53h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:12 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 48m
2 stops
R20 460British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 8:50
JNB
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SJO
25h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 - 12:40
SJO
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JNB
26h 55m
2 stops
R20 879Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 12:42
JNB
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SJO
34h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:35
SJO
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JNB
21h 35m
1 stop
R23 606United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
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19:00 - 19:37
JNB
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SJO
56h 37m
2 stops
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12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
R23 848United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
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15:05 - 10:44
JNB
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LIR
27h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:49 - 18:30
LIR
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JNB
46h 41m
2 stops
R30 205United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

British Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

Our best British Airways deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
British Airways
May 22
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
53h 59m
2 stops
SJO19:14San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 25
SJO15:12San José Juan Santamaria Intl
58h 13m
2 stops
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 072
British Airways
Apr 8
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 52m
2 stops
SJO19:07San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 24
SJO14:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 38m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 266
British Airways
May 22
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
55h 49m
2 stops
SJO19:14San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 25
SJO15:12San José Juan Santamaria Intl
55h 48m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 282

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 5
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 17m
2 stops
SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 12
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 606
United Airlines
Apr 8
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
56h 37m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 24
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 46m
1 stop
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 848
United Airlines
May 7
JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 39m
2 stops
LIR10:44Liberia
May 11
LIR11:49Liberia
46h 41m
2 stops
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 205

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-9:25

2 stops58h 13m

R20 072

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

15:30-8:50

2 stops25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

1:45-12:40

2 stops26h 55m

R20 105

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

21:15-19:07

2 stops29h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

14:22-7:00

2 stops32h 38m

R20 266

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops55h 48m

R20 282

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops55h 48m

R20 314

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops55h 48m

R20 460

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

15:30-8:50

3 stops25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

1:45-12:40

2 stops26h 55m

R20 879

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

R23 606

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-19:37

2 stops56h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

R23 848

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

15:05-10:44

2 stops27h 39m

Liberia

Mon 11/5

11:49-18:30

2 stops46h 41m

R30 205

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 537, 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 056.

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 OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around R21 468 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 OR Tambo Airport for as low as R17 829 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time

27h 39m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica takes 27h 39m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica

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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom R8 505Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 916 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 758Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 719 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 043Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 251 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R20 301Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 772 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R22 457Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 531 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R27 153Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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