R8 669 Find Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to OR Tambo departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R15 754
Typical prices: R19 793-R30 821
United Airlines
Thu 23/4Thu 7/5
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 669
United Airlines
Tue 28/4
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 66% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Costa Rica to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
45h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 5:30
JNB
-
SJO
39h 30m
2 stops
R15 754United Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 28
Air France Logo
17:57 - 11:05
SJO
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JNB
33h 08m
2 stops
Air France Logo
18:00 - 17:10
JNB
-
SJO
31h 10m
1 stop
R16 522Air France
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:35
SJO
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JNB
25h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:37
JNB
-
SJO
29h 37m
2 stops
R16 634United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:37
JNB
-
SJO
56h 37m
2 stops
R16 666United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 7:15
JNB
-
SJO
44h 15m
2 stops
R16 698United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 28
Air Canada Logo
7:15 - 9:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:00 - 20:35
JNB
-
SJO
33h 35m
2 stops
R17 290Air Canada
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
-
JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 22:39
JNB
-
SJO
35h 39m
2 stops
R17 514United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 16
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 12:21
JNB
-
SJO
49h 21m
2 stops
R17 530United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
59h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 22:39
JNB
-
SJO
35h 39m
2 stops
R17 578United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sat, Jun 20
Air France Logo
19:15 - 11:05
SJO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:00 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
31h 00m
1 stop
R18 041Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R8 477 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is R41 009 and R39 122 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of R8 477.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 669
Best time to beat the crowds (37% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    The city centre of Johannesburg is 21 km from Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 087 direct flights from within Costa Rica to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Costa Rica to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Costa Rica to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9236 reviews
7,1Entertainment
6,6Food
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
7,3Comfort
Airline reviews

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

4,0 OkayJaia, Jan 2026
AKL - SFO
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On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

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Johannesburg (JNB)