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R11 136+ 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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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 15 March 2026.

Thu 4/619:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 59m
British Airways
Mon 8/615:08
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops55h 52m
British Airways
Deal found 10/3R20 647
Fri 1/519:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops31h 42m
British Airways
Fri 8/514:22
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R21 223
Wed 8/414:55
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops39h 49m
JetBlue
Wed 15/423:59
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/3R24 134
Sat 17/1021:15
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 24/1015:50
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/3R25 115
Sat 17/1015:05
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops28h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 24/1012:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R26 672
Wed 8/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 15/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3R28 906
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/519:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R29 295
Wed 8/420:55
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops57h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/419:20
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops51h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R31 326

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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 15 March 2026.

Return from

R20 647

One-way from

R11 136

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

R23 897
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R2 504 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R333 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:25-19:24

2 stops31h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 647

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:25-19:07

2 stops31h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

14:22-7:00

2 stops32h 38m

R21 223
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:00-20:19

2 stops33h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

R28 906

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

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

R35 879
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

16:40-15:40

3 stops55h 00m

R12 185

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

0:45-15:40

3 stops46h 55m

R15 113

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

13:45-22:36

2 stops40h 51m

R15 858

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:45-19:07

2 stops36h 22m

R19 412

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R20 343

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R27 451

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Best time to book a flight to San José

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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 13 March 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 30 hours 9 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, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R18 993
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R19 525
Air France
Air France
From R23 563
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R8 920

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 15 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
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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
1 546 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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
1 919 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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
9 426 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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
7 851 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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
7 794 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,4

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 9 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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