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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stopR26 989
Liberia
Liberia2 stopsR29 563
San José
San José1 stopR26 989
Liberia
Liberia2 stopsR29 563

Book Cheap OR Tambo to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
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23:15 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
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19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R26 989Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Air France Logo
18:50 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
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19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 361Air France
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:45 - 22:59
JNB
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SJO
42h 14m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:09 - 3:55
SJO
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JNB
30h 46m
2 stops
R27 896Qatar Airways
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
32h 25m
2 stops
R28 041Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
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SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
50h 35m
2 stops
R28 883United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
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SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
49h 45m
2 stops
R28 900United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:38
JNB
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SJO
48h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
45h 05m
2 stops
R29 061United Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 12:40
JNB
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LIR
47h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 9:10
LIR
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JNB
59h 10m
2 stops
R29 563Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:00
JNB
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LIR
22h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:25 - 19:40
LIR
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JNB
22h 15m
1 stop
R215 087Delta
Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 25
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:00
JNB
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LIR
22h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:25 - 19:40
LIR
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JNB
22h 15m
1 stop
R228 994Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Costa Rica is September, when tickets cost R5 391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, when the average cost of return tickets is R20 740 and R20 367 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR12 159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1606 reviews
7,0Food
7,0Entertainment
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
Airline reviews

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

10,0 ExcellentAlvaro, Jun 2026
MAD - CDG
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I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

2000 USD for a 10 hour flight on the worst seats I've ever flown in.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Unable to check in online until the morning of flight. No early baggage check available nor any BA personnel present. Poor customer service.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

I Keep your expectations to low to middling with BA, or most European/ US airlines these days.

I don’t think you’ll like the shoulder require people to pay to reserve seats. Also for the people in the bulkhead row the luggage locker nearest to their seats should be vacant. Both sides were filled with crew or airport items.

Awful. Flight was late. Follow flights cancelled. No person at the British airways counter for hotel voucher. Awful service.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

The flight was good. It arrived at Heathrow on time but then there was no transport to take us to the terminal. We sat on the plane for an hour waiting for a bus. I will avoid Heathrow if possible in future. The crew were very apologetic.

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