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 536 and R10 613 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R20 046 on Delta (May 17-Jun 5).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 15m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José flights typically cost between R22 536 and R10 613 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R20 046 on Delta (May 17-Jun 5).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 49m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 741.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José will take you 29h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12719 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José round-trip from R8 632. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R18 379, and United Airlines, from R19 330. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 10 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José (average of R12 725). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of R25 418). 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.

Question 10

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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.

Question 11

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Accepted Answer

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).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to San José?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to San José?

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Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to San José with no change fees?

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Question 21

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Round-trip from	R20 046
One-way from	R11 006
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R12 725

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR8 632	AverageR12 164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 379	AverageR20 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 330	AverageR24 448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR20 606	AverageR25 331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR22 803	AverageR24 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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