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$993+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San José (SJO)

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 56 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,299
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 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 February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/247:35 pmJNB - SJO
2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/91:05 pmSJO - JNB
2 stops45h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:15 amJNB - SJO
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/94:20 pmSJO - JNB
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,902

Find flights from OR Tambo to San José within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

9:15 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$993

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/19

10:20 pm-7:40 am

3 stops65h 20m

$1,044

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/19

11:40 am-5:20 pm

2 stops61h 40m

$1,807

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/19

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$2,026

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to San José

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 OR Tambo to San José in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to San José

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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 February 14, 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 56 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,763 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $993. SWISS flights start at $1,807 while deals on Air France start at $2,026 one-way.

  • 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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