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WAS — SJO
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 696 021 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R26 176

One-way from

R15 106
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
One-way flight from Johannesburg to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of R1 048). Flying to San José in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 557). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R21 399

February

R19 864

March

R25 607

April

R25 702

May

R21 665

June

R23 863

July

R29 512

August

R26 005

September

R22 119

October

R21 854

November

R20 679

December

R22 176

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to San José is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San José. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
7,6
Good
1 884 reviews

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The flight was very comfortable.

7,6
Good
1 884 reviews
7,6
Good
1 884 reviews

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The flight was very comfortable.

7,4
Good
11 470 reviews
7,6
Good
1 884 reviews

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The flight was very comfortable.

7,0
Good
7 882 reviews
7,6
Good
1 884 reviews

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The flight was very comfortable.

  • What does SJO mean?

    SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    If you book a flight to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 14,1 km from the centre of San José.

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