Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José flights typically cost between R18 397 and R32 433 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R19 906 on British Airways (May 22-May 25).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José flights typically cost between R18 397 and R32 433 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R19 906 on British Airways (May 22-May 25).

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 865.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 48m.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

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Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José will take you 55h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12719 km.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José round-trip from R8 642. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R17 950, and United Airlines, from R18 210. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José (average of R5 870). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 692). 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.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Consider British Airways, United Airlines or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SJO?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 5 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14,1 km from San José’s city centre.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to San José?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San José from OR Tambo today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to San José?

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Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to San José with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from OR Tambo to San José flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 21

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to San José flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R19 906
One-way from	R16 594
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R20 873

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 642	AverageR12 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 950	AverageR20 683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 210	AverageR24 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR20 630	AverageR25 360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR21 907	AverageR25 324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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