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R16 726+ 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
Jan 31 — Feb 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Best flights to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Fri 22/519:25JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 25/515:12SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12R20 158
Sat 14/223:59JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/220:05SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R25 131
Fri 30/123:59JNB - SJO
2 stops39h 07mKLM
Fri 6/220:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Deal found 30/12R29 076
Fri 30/119:35JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 27mBritish Airways
Fri 6/216:02SJO - JNB
2 stops55h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12R20 622
Sat 14/219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 58mBritish Airways
Sat 21/215:59SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12R22 694
Fri 30/112:45JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/28:35SJO - JNB
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R26 374

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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 1 January 2026.

Return from

R20 158

One-way from

R16 726

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 351
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 37m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 59m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R3 019 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R658 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:25-19:14

2 stops55h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

15:12-7:00

2 stops31h 48m

R20 158

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:35-21:02

2 stops33h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

16:02-7:35

2 stops55h 33m

R20 622

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:35-20:33

2 stops32h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

15:59-7:35

2 stops31h 36m

R22 694

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

R25 131

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

12:45-16:10

3 stops35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

8:35-7:05

2 stops38h 30m

R26 374

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-7:06

2 stops39h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R29 076

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

21:15-19:14

2 stops53h 59m

R16 726

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R18 765

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Deals found on 31/12

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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 26 December 2025.

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 32 hours 58 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 096
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 203
Air France
Air France
From R22 148
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R8 737

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 1 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines, Air France, 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 514 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 134 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 675 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 635 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

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 (29 hours 26 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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