R13 971 Find Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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Book Cheap Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Costa Rica

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R21 171British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R21 269British Airways
Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 8:21
JNB
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SJO
32h 51m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 - 17:25
SJO
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JNB
24h 40m
3 stops
R21 352Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
49h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 17:10
SJO
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CPT
67h 45m
2 stops
R27 318United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 400Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 8
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 614Air France
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Air France Logo
18:50 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 778Air France
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:37
CPT
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SJO
31h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 17:10
SJO
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CPT
67h 45m
2 stops
R30 704United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 21:50
CPT
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SJO
36h 30m
3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 12:05
SJO
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CPT
37h 20m
2 stops
R39 975Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 21:47
CPT
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SJO
37h 12m
3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:48 - 11:50
SJO
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CPT
37h 02m
2 stops
R41 273Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

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

How many airports are there in Costa Rica?

There are 12 airports in Costa Rica. The busiest airport is Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), with 66% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

An average direct flight from South Africa to Costa Rica takes 33h 58m, covering a distance of 20058 km. The shortest route is Cape Town (CPT) to San José (SJO) with an average flight time of 23h 52m.

What are the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (80% of total searches to Costa Rica). The next most popular destination is Liberia (20%).

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR13 971
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa 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 1612 reviews
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
7,0Entertainment
7,5Boarding
7,0Food
Airline reviews

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

6,0 GoodJuan G, Jun 2026
IAD - CDG
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Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

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.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

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

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

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…

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

The aircraft was older, had limited entertainment options and no wifi on board. The flight attendants weren't the friendliest, but they were okay. Overall an okay flight.

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Lufthansa was great from Lisbon to Frankfurt. The United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Denver was very cramped. In that tight space, when the seat in front was fully declined I could barely move. I'm a fairly small person, I can't imagine what a larger person would feel like.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

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.

We waited all day on a delayed plane. More than a 6 hour delay which caused us to miss all connections and spend a second full day traveling. Also missed a day of work that i hadn’t planned on.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

The whole experience was excellent, O can say out from Miami the best airline to travel with for any European destination. Since the ground staff to the inflight crew attention was great, service on board 10 of 10. Finally the 380 is very confortable and nice to travel.

All crew except 1 were excellent. When I asked assistance with business class seat conversion to a bed (not being familiar as never used before but have numerous times with other airlines) crew member helped very reluctantly. I should have told her that business class seat conversion is totally different in each airline such as Delta, New Zealand Air and United. Sorry it was my 1st time with America Airlines. Now I know, I won't bother asking assistance in future.

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.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

Nothing! They canceled our flight to Greece the morning we were supposed to leave and offered us another one 5 days later (for a 9 day trip). They said it was an “operational decision”! Yeah a 777 that was 2/3rds empty, so they probably sent it to the Middle East to make a fortune getting people out of there!!

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

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