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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José from R17 843

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R26 960

One-way from

R17 843

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R25 731
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/8-23/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R79 490 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 518 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San José

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San José
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 30 June 2025.

Wed 20/819:25JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 23/813:00SJO - JNB
2 stops60h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6R26 960
Wed 20/817:00JNB - SJO
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/820:25SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R29 239
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 30/6R29 470
Thu 16/1018:50JNB - SJO
2 stops48h 58mKLM
Wed 22/1019:25SJO - JNB
2 stops42h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/6R32 320
Thu 16/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 45mLufthansa
Wed 22/1014:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 28/6R33 548
Tue 15/719:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 35mSWISS
Mon 15/1220:10SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 00mSWISS
Deal found 29/6R34 991

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

19:25-20:15

2 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/8

13:00-9:25

2 stops60h 25m

R26 960

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

17:00-16:10

3 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/8

20:25-14:40

2 stops34h 15m

R29 239

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:30

1 stop29h 05m

R29 470

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-11:48

2 stops48h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R32 320

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R33 548

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:35-13:10

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

20:10-10:10

2 stops30h 00m

R34 991

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

19:25-20:04

2 stops32h 39m

R17 843

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:25-20:01

2 stops55h 36m

R19 819

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:45-18:55

1 stop31h 10m

R21 101

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

21:45-23:20

3 stops57h 35m

R22 009

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Deals found on 29/6

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San José

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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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to San José. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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 30 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, such as KLM, Air France, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

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

    British Airways, at R26 960, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and KLM.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R17 843. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR9 386AverageR13 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 238AverageR23 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 805AverageR28 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR22 832AverageR29 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 575AverageR27 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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