SJO - JNB

R9 243 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from San José to Johannesburg (SJO-JNB)

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

Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 17
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:35SJO-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
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10:25 - 11:51JNB-SJO
33h 26m2 stops
R17 090United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 18:35SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
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22:00 - 12:56JNB-SJO
46h 56m2 stops
R19 671United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:35SJO-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:37JNB-SJO
56h 37m2 stops
R19 689United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 12
Air Canada Logo
8:35 - 10:30SJO-JNB
41h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 0:05JNB-SJO
35h 50m2 stops
R20 979Air Canada
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 5
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:20JNB-SJO
30h 21m2 stops
R21 607KLM
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 17:50JNB-SJO
30h 30m1 stop
R22 636Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 17:50JNB-SJO
30h 30m1 stop
R23 263Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28
Air Canada Logo
8:35 - 10:30SJO-JNB
41h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:45 - 0:05JNB-SJO
36h 20m2 stops
R24 624Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 9:30SJO-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:05JNB-SJO
35h 55m2 stops
R27 728Lufthansa
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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 12
KLM Logo
7:00 - 22:05SJO-JNB
31h 05m2 stops
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19:20 - 22:20JNB-SJO
35h 00m2 stops
R29 786KLM
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from R17 090 (return)
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Best reviews • 7,4 score
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 67% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R17 090
Overall average: R27 362
United Airlines
Fri 27/3Fri 17/4
SJO - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 243
Typical prices: R9 243-R9 713
United Airlines
Wed 19/11
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
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What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R9 243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R44 713 and R41 818 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR9 243
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 59% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking San José to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R9 243 for a one-way ticket and R17 090 for a return.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Johannesburg.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José 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 from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San José to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Johannesburg. 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 San José 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 9002 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
6,6Food
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
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Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

6,0 GoodArmando, Oct 2025EWR - NAP
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Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Inoperable monitor left no entertainment for 9 hours. The crew was not helpful. Food was awful.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Staff members were not helpful they ignored all calls for an attendant.

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

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