JNB - SJO

R16 403 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to San José departing on 30/7. 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
R28 062
Typical prices: R25 940-R21 957
United Airlines
Sat 22/8Sat 29/8
JNB - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R16 403
British Airways
Thu 30/7
JNB - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R28 062 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and San José. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San José (JNB-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to San José 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 OR Tambo to San José

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
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SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
49h 45m
2 stops
R28 062United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:19
JNB
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SJO
30h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
45h 05m
2 stops
R28 952United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:53
JNB
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SJO
32h 28m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:53 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
58h 32m
2 stops
R29 049British Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 15:05
JNB
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SJO
33h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:15
SJO
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JNB
39h 40m
3 stops
R29 179Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R29 519Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:21
JNB
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SJO
46h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
50h 35m
2 stops
R29 778United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:21
JNB
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SJO
46h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
50h 35m
2 stops
R29 794United Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:35
JNB
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SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:50 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
36h 35m
2 stops
R30 782British Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 19:01
JNB
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SJO
27h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R31 187Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 21:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 55m
1 stop
R31 770Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to San José flights

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

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, 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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José is January, where tickets cost R18 783 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 876 and R24 418 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR16 403
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

When to book flights from OR Tambo to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José was R16 403 for a one-way ticket and R28 062 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to San José?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to San José, British Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to San José are British Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R20 634 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R24 172 and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

    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 from Johannesburg to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from 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 from Johannesburg to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 San José from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to San José? 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
Air FranceOverall score based on 1596 reviews
7,0Food
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
7,0Entertainment
8,2Crew
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The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

10,0 ExcellentColleen, May 2026
LIS - CDG
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The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

Very comfortable seating and the Flight staff were very attentive. The premium economy section that I was seated in was very clean, updated, and well appointed. I would highly recommend flying United Airlines as this experience was better than the Japan Airlines business class that I flew several months ago.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Very comfortable flight and simple and directed one way and back. Amazing price.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

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