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R8 894+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — JNB
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R20 512
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:00-19:37

2 stops29h 37m

R22 628

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R25 352

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

23:59-10:30

2 stops50h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:00-21:47

3 stops35h 47m

R25 763

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

11:13-18:30

2 stops47h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R26 960

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R27 502

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/7

11:13-9:30

2 stops62h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

18:00-10:11

2 stops48h 11m

R27 994

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-13:25

3 stops38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

12:20-17:35

2 stops37h 15m

R28 355

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

R34 837

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

10:05-11:50

2 stops41h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-21:47

3 stops37h 12m

R35 707

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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Which airlines fly from San José?

When flying from San José check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 955

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José?

From San José you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Panama City (151 flights per day), Cobano (112 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (104 flights per day).

Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 224
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 189

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at R1 189. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 189
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 224

Airline reviews for flights from San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from San José. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from San José. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

May,Apr 2024

IAD - TYS

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

May,Apr 2024

IAD - TYS

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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    The most selected flight destinations from San José for the current month are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. While Bogotá, Cancún, Newark Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as R1 189 to Guatemala City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 758 to fly from San José.

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