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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R19 181

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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05JNB-SJO
33h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:15 - 10:25SJO-JNB
32h 10m2 stops
R19 181British Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:53CPT-SJO
31h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:00SJO-CPT
25h 15m2 stops
R20 255United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 14:05CPT-SJO
36h 35m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 11:00SJO-CPT
30h 20m1 stop
R22 473Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:53JNB-SJO
32h 08m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 18:35SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
R22 993United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:30JNB-SJO
31h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 7:35SJO-JNB
31h 45m2 stops
R23 409British Airways
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Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:25CPT-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55SJO-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
R23 824KLM
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:25 - 8:50SJO-JNB
29h 25m1 stop
R24 275Air France
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R24 569Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25JNB-SJO
26h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
7:00 - 22:05SJO-JNB
31h 05m2 stops
R25 141KLM
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Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 13:45JNB-SJO
26h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R34 740Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22

British Airways flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Our best British Airways deals on South Africa to Costa Rica flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 14
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 30m
2 stops
SJO21:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 19
SJO18:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 181
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British Airways
Jan 20
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m
2 stops
SJO21:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 24
SJO15:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 409
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British Airways
Nov 1
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
34h 05m
2 stops
SJO21:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 7
SJO15:11San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 59m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
R28 173
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United Airlines flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on South Africa to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 4
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
31h 03m
2 stops
SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO8:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R20 255
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United Airlines
Nov 4
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 08m
2 stops
SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO14:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 15m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 993
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United Airlines
Nov 6
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
49h 25m
2 stops
LIR13:10Liberia
Nov 13
LIR12:50Liberia
45h 45m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R32 973
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 22 September 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:35-21:05

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

18:15-10:25

2 stops32h 10m

R19 181

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

20:50-19:53

2 stops31h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

8:45-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R20 255

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

9:30-14:05

2 stops36h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

20:40-11:00

1 stop30h 20m

R22 473

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

14:20-18:35

2 stops44h 15m

R22 993

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

15:50-7:35

2 stops31h 45m

R23 409

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

23:45-18:25

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

R23 824

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:50

1 stop29h 25m

R24 275

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R24 569

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

7:00-22:05

2 stops31h 05m

R25 141

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R34 740

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa 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 South Africa is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 463, 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 874.

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 South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R23 242. 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 960. 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 359. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around R90 872. 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 South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around R23 687 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 South Africa for as low as R18 384 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Costa Rica flight.

Cheap South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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

    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 South Africa to Costa Rica.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica

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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom R9 133Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 854 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 745Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 391 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 221Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 926 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R22 216Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 421 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R22 573Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 387 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R23 138Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 466 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R29 158Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 626 reviews
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It is quick and easy to find South Africa to Costa Rica flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Costa Rica that suits you.

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Costa Rica from South Africa which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once all potential South Africa to Costa Rica flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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