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How to get fromCosta Rica to Johannesburgby plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Johannesburg by plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane SJO - JNB
    22h 39m
    R 17,281–20,949

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LIO - JNB
    30h 59m
    R 11,635–30,768

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane XQP - JNB
    32h 45m
    R 12,697–31,206

  4. Ferry to Cobano, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane ACO - JNB
    36h 27m
    R 11,737–33,264

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,908Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,751.6 km
  • Duration: 22h 39m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Johannesburg, South Africa?

Edelweiss Air, Swiss, and six other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) twice daily.

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