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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 986

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Sat 28/1123:28
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops51h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 14/319:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops43h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R19 183
Mon 8/67:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/68:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R22 598
Thu 6/813:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops69h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 20/819:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops32h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R23 693
Thu 2/713:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops69h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 15/719:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R23 709
Sun 7/60:30
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 15/619:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R23 842
Wed 20/519:20
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops51h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 27/58:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops40h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/5R24 704
Mon 21/1214:05
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 31/1219:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops34h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5R25 185
Tue 1/1223:28
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops51h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 14/1219:45
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops48h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R25 367
Wed 20/513:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 27/522:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops65h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5R25 500
Fri 6/1114:20
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops68h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 22/1122:00
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop29h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5R26 196

Find flight deals from San José to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 598

One-way from

R8 986

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R24 058
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 35m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R123 525 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R26 275 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R23 693

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R23 842

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

14:20-18:35

2 stops68h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R26 196
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R29 264

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:20-22:00

2 stops34h 40m

R33 359

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

0:30-18:30

2 stops58h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:00-11:38

2 stops48h 38m

R36 493

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

7:45-9:20

2 stops41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R38 996

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

13:43-10:30

2 stops36h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

18:00-21:47

3 stops35h 47m

R51 149

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

13:55-10:30

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-21:43

3 stops35h 43m

R67 165

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

9:25-10:30

3 stops41h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-21:43

3 stops35h 43m

R85 072

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 787). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 555). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 14,1 km journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city centre.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 69h 05m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. San José and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 12719 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to OR Tambo 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 San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 787). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R40 555). 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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