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R14 191+ Cheap flights to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 March 2026.

Fri 22/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops55h 59m
British Airways
Mon 25/512:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3R18 358
Sun 19/421:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Sat 9/514:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3R20 192
Thu 30/79:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/816:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops55h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R20 417
Thu 12/323:59
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops29h 16m
Delta
Thu 19/313:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops48h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/3R22 042
Mon 18/59:50
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/58:00
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R24 375
Sun 19/423:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops27h 45m
KLM
Sat 9/518:25
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop42h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/3R25 148
Thu 12/323:59
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 26m
KLM
Thu 19/320:05
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops66h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/3R25 502

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Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 3 March 2026.

Return from

R18 358

One-way from

R14 191

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

R22 171
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 34m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R2 555 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R605 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:24

2 stops55h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R18 358

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

21:15-19:07

2 stops29h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

14:22-7:00

2 stops32h 38m

R20 192

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

9:50-23:55

2 stops22h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

8:00-8:35

2 stops40h 35m

R24 375

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

19:05-11:05

1 stop32h 00m

R27 014

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

8:00-15:18

3 stops39h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/8

1:50-10:20

3 stops24h 30m

R35 043

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

R36 201

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-12:40

2 stops50h 50m

R14 255

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 261

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-21:47

3 stops35h 57m

R23 893

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

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 from Johannesburg to San José. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to San José is 10 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.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San José takes 29 hours 16 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 707
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 562
Air France
Air France
From R22 401
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R8 480

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José are LATAM Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

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

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).

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 3 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 916 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 381 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 822 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 775 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

FAQs about flying to San José

  • 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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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