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$530+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/263:50 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/283:25 pmJNB - SJO
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/262:20 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops59h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/107:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops49h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,769

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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$980
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$530
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,111
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($411 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 25, 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

Sun 2/8

6:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops51h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

3:05 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$980

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

10:00 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$983

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:45 pm-8:32 am

2 stops44h 47m

$1,025

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

10:00 pm-8:32 am

2 stops42h 32m

$1,030

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

11:59 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$1,149

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

11:59 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,170

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

11:59 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,189

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

11:59 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,242

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$530

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$530

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Deals found on 11/24

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to OR Tambo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $530). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,564). 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 to fly round-trip from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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), 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. 0 airlines 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    United Airlines and KLM can get you from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 31h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 15m. The distance from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 7903 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 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 $530). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,564). 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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