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$1,153+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San José (SJO)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to San José (SJO). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,153
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,394
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/163:05 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/221:55 amSJO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,153
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/257:35 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways
sáb. 12/63:36 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops31h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,273
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/166:50 pmJNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
jue. 10/237:25 pmSJO - JNB
1 stop29h 25mAir France
Deal found 9/9$1,419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
vie. 10/173:05 pmJNB - SJO
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/246:10 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
jue. 10/167:00 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/231:30 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,435
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/2510:10 amJNB - SJO
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
sáb. 12/68:40 pmSJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 9/10$1,631

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to San José 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/16

3:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/22

1:55 am-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,153

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/25

7:35 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops33h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/6

3:36 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 59m

$1,273

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/17

3:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop36h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/24

6:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,430

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/16

7:00 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops32h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 10/23

1:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$1,435

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/25

10:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/6

8:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 50m

$1,631

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Deals found on 9/9

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to San José. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.

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

    British Airways and United Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province in just under 32h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 51m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province is about 7903 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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