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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R18 963

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — JNB
May 14 — May 211
1 adult
Tue 14/5
Tue 21/5

Cheap flight deals from San José to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 May 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 095

Round-trip from

R1 507
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 35% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San José, San José Province. Users have commonly found prices around R32 597 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R19 595. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (SJO - JNB)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San José to OR Tambo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San José and OR Tambo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 543 462 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from San José to Johannesburg. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/5R34 843
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5R34 862
Mon 26/813:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/920:00JNB - SJO
1 stop23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5R40 025

Cheap Delta flights from San José to OR Tambo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San José and OR Tambo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 543 462 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from San José to Johannesburg. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 26/813:13SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 47mDelta
Sun 8/921:55JNB - SJO
1 stop21h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/5R39 003
Mon 2/913:13SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 47mDelta
Mon 16/921:55JNB - SJO
1 stop21h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/5R40 638
Sat 8/67:00SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Sat 15/621:55JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 32mDelta
Deal found 9/5R62 665

San José to OR Tambo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San José and OR Tambo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 543 462 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Johannesburg in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/1114:19SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R18 963
Wed 4/1210:10SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R24 423
Mon 2/128:55SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1220:25JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R25 129
Wed 4/1210:10SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R25 668
Thu 5/128:55SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1220:25JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R28 064
Mon 2/97:46SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/912:15JNB - SJO
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R28 268
Mon 2/128:55SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R28 565
Wed 4/1210:10SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R29 457
Wed 4/1210:10SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R30 905

Find flights from San José to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to OR Tambo 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, Cheapflights users made 543 462 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

R28 268 - R45 578

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Depart

Return

Price

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

2 stops40h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/9

2 stops37h 20m

R28 268

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops32h 37m

R34 843

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

2 stops32h 37m

R34 862

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/6

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/6

2 stops49h 40m

R37 555

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops59h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/6

2 stops33h 19m

R37 685

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/8

1 stop21h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

1 stop21h 58m

R39 003

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

1 stop21h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/9

1 stop21h 58m

R40 638

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/7

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/7

1 stop30h 05m

R44 519

San José Juan Santamaria IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops35h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/6

3 stops35h 59m

R45 578

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Deals found on 8/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San José to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 24 December 2023.
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Midday
Afternoon
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip from San José to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San José to OR Tambo is currently R0 while a return flight costs R38 106. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R81). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R104). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R1 634

February

R1 672

March

R1 932

April

R1 857

May

R1 504

June

R1 560

July

R1 764

August

R1 727

September

R1 857

October

R1 709

November

R1 709

December

R1 913

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 9 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and Air France from San José to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7,5
Good
1 777 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7,5
Good
3 712 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
11 043 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 789 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 14,1 km journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under R28 300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under R28 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R28 268, but on average you can expect to pay R43 479.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R34 843, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R39 003 and R44 519, respectively.

  • What does SJO to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to OR Tambo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San José to OR Tambo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San José to OR Tambo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San José to OR Tambo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to OR Tambo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San José to OR Tambo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San José to OR Tambo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San José to OR Tambo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals updated?

    The San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 8/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 543 462 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
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SWISSCheapestR19 752AverageR36 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR30 547AverageR33 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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