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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 899

SJO — JNB
Oct 9 — Oct 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to OR Tambo

Mon 5/1013:25 -
2 stops45h 05m
Mon 12/1019:00 -
2 stops49h 21m
Deal found 5/9R16 068
Mon 19/107:15 -
2 stops51h 15m
Mon 26/1019:45 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 4/9R17 492
Tue 1/1219:30 -
1 stop42h 30m
Thu 10/1219:40 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 8/9R19 653
Tue 1/1219:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Thu 10/1219:40 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 8/9R20 165
Wed 23/919:05 -
2 stops42h 15m
Fri 23/1018:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 6/9R20 901
Wed 23/919:05 -
2 stops42h 15m
Fri 23/1018:50 -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 6/9R22 150
Thu 10/919:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Mon 14/98:45 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 9/9R24 438
Thu 10/919:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Wed 16/98:45 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 9/9R25 206
Wed 23/919:05 -
1 stop31h 15m
Fri 23/1018:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 6/9R25 238
Mon 5/108:45 -
2 stops49h 45m
Mon 12/1019:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 5/9R25 350

Find flight deals from San José to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R15 172

One-way from

R10 899

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 572
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/2-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 06m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 07m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R105 355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R22 646 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

23:28-18:35

1 stop35h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 899

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/2

13:25-18:35

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

15:05-19:53

2 stops36h 48m

R15 348

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R16 068

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/2

23:28-18:35

1 stop35h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/3

22:00-11:30

1 stop45h 30m

R16 852

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/2

8:45-18:35

2 stops49h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

22:00-11:30

1 stop45h 30m

R16 852

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/1

1:15-18:35

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

15:05-19:53

2 stops36h 48m

R17 172

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

7:15-18:30

2 stops51h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

19:45-22:50

2 stops35h 05m

R17 492

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/2

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/3

22:00-13:22

2 stops71h 22m

R18 533

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/2

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

10:25-19:53

2 stops41h 28m

R22 166

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R15 716). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R39 146). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R16 628 and R20 965 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 172 on United Airlines (Feb 24–Mar 7).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 45h 10m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R15 716). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R39 146). 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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