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$971+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to OR Tambo

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 December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/128:45 amSJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/147:45 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops44h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,554
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:45 pmSJO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mSWISS
Sun 12/1411:35 pmJNB - SJO
1 stop26h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/8$1,963
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:45 pmSJO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1410:00 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,129

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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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,682
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($504 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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

Wed 1/21

9:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops47h 15m

$971

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

10:00 pm-8:32 am

2 stops42h 32m

$984

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

8:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

3:05 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$990

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:59 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,040

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

11:59 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,040

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Deals found on 12/6

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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

  • 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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