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

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

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

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R6 204.

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

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José will take you 31h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12719 km.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José round-trip from R9 142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R18 764, and United Airlines, from R19 290. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

R15 003+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José flights typically cost between R22 964 and R27 179 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R19 478 on British Airways (Nov 14-Nov 19).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San José

Round-trip from	R22 981
One-way from	R15 003
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R26 103

British Airways
19/2-22/2
4 total stops
87h 20m total
Johannesburg to San José

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20/1
2 total stops
50h 38m total
Johannesburg to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R55 062 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 472 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Fri 14/1122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1115:11SJO - JNB

2 stops32h 24mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/10R19 478

Fri 14/1119:20JNB - SJO

2 stops34h 47mKLM

Wed 19/1120:30SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 35mKLM

Deal found 18/10R26 208

Fri 14/1119:20JNB - SJO

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1120:30SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R28 722

Fri 14/1111:40JNB - SJO

2 stops39h 15mLufthansa

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 18/10R39 511

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Thu 19/222:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 22/215:50SJO - JNB

2 stops55h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10R22 981

Thu 19/223:59JNB - SJO

1 stop26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/26:34SJO - JNB

2 stops49h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R35 313

Thu 8/122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 02mBritish Airways

Tue 13/113:34SJO - JNB

2 stops36h 51mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/10R27 266

Thu 8/113:25JNB - SJO

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/113:19SJO - JNB

3 stops46h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R37 967

Wed 7/119:20JNB - SJO

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/120:05SJO - JNB

2 stops66h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R38 141

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Fri 14/1122:00JNB - SJO

2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1115:11SJO - JNB

2 stops32h 24mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/10R19 478

Fri 14/1119:20JNB - SJO

2 stops34h 47mKLM

Wed 19/1120:30SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 35mKLM

Deal found 18/10R26 208

Fri 14/1119:20JNB - SJO

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1120:30SJO - JNB

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R28 722

Fri 14/1111:40JNB - SJO

2 stops39h 15mLufthansa

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - JNB

3 stops33h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 18/10R39 511

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JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

22:00-21:35

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

15:50-7:35

2 stops55h 45m

R22 981

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

22:00-21:02

2 stops31h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

13:34-10:25

2 stops36h 51m

R27 266

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

6:34-15:35

2 stops49h 01m

R35 313

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

13:25-15:20

2 stops33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

13:19-20:10

3 stops46h 51m

R37 967

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

19:20-17:50

1 stop30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

20:05-22:05

2 stops66h 00m

R38 141

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:10-13:48

2 stops50h 38m

R15 003

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

R19 547

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

Booking 46 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José (average of R6 209). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 224). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 74% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, such as LATAM Airlines, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Air France

7,4

Good

1 475 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 987 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 502 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 459 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 868 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José will take you 31h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12719 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José round-trip from R9 142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R18 764, and United Airlines, from R19 290. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to San José?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to San José?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José (average of R6 209). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 224). 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR9 142	AverageR12 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 764	AverageR22 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 290	AverageR25 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR22 239	AverageR26 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR23 162	AverageR27 667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José from R15 003

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, such as LATAM Airlines, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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

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