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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R17 658

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult

Cheap 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 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 102

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R42 479
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 15m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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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 10 June 2025.

Sun 15/616:45SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/715:05JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R17 658
Mon 3/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6R18 102
Mon 3/1118:15SJO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - SJO
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/6R27 356
Sun 19/1013:13SJO - JNB
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Tue 18/1121:55JNB - SJO
1 stop22h 57mDelta
Deal found 10/6R37 249
Mon 3/1120:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mKLM
Mon 17/1123:55JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 15mKLM
Deal found 9/6R42 107
Tue 1/719:40SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Thu 24/718:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Deal found 8/6R42 710
Tue 1/710:10SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 24/717:50JNB - SJO
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R54 730
Fri 29/815:25SJO - JNB
1 stop33h 55mSWISS
Thu 11/919:35JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Deal found 9/6R86 022
Wed 27/814:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 55mLufthansa
Wed 10/919:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R88 221
Sat 30/816:10SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 00mIberia
Sun 14/920:25JNB - SJO
2 stops50h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/6R132 845
Thu 28/814:40SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 14/920:25JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R152 347

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R18 102

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/10

1:40-12:15

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

15:05-23:30

2 stops40h 25m

R19 857

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

18:15-10:20

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:45-16:45

1 stop29h 00m

R27 356

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/10

13:13-19:40

1 stop22h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

21:55-12:52

1 stop22h 57m

R37 249

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:35-22:00

1 stop41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

23:55-17:10

1 stop25h 15m

R42 107

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/7

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:50-17:25

1 stop30h 35m

R42 710

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/7

10:10-10:35

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

17:50-23:30

2 stops37h 40m

R54 730

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

15:25-9:20

1 stop33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

19:35-13:45

1 stop26h 10m

R86 022

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/8

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R88 221

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

16:10-16:10

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

20:25-14:35

2 stops50h 10m

R132 845

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

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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, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 SJO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 10 June 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 355 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 621 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 952 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.

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

    Currently priced at R18 102, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R27 356 and R37 249, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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