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$586+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$969
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$586
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

November
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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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 August 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:40 amSJO - JNB
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/57:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,025
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:55 amSJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/99:20 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops54h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,073
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:45 amSJO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/177:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops56h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:55 amSJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/169:20 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,088
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:55 amSJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/269:20 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,232
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:50 amSJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/177:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 8/20$1,398
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:10 pmSJO - JNB
3 stops50h 55mLufthansa
Mon 11/177:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops50h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/21$1,489
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:10 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:45 pmJNB - SJO
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:55 amSJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,737

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

9:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/5

7:45 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,025

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

7:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:20 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops54h 17m

$1,073

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops56h 54m

$1,081

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

7:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

9:20 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,088

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

7:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

9:20 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,232

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,398

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:10 pm-7:05 am

3 stops50h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops50h 20m

$1,489

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

7:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,555

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops40h 45m

$586

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$1,569

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Deals found on 8/20

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

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 August 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

May,Apr 2024

IAD - TYS

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

May,Apr 2024

IAD - TYS

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 1 airline have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    United Airlines can get you from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 48h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José, San José Province and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 7903 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,070, 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. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,173). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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