R12 513 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San José – Compare and Save

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José takes 00m, covering 20 468 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José range from R20 811 to R29 637, with an average of R24 669 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 811 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R19 988 to R86 856. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 214, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R21 239 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R34 180, a difference of R12 941.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 29h 12m, compared to 29h 51m via Newark (EWR) and 29h 53m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

San José is 8 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.