SJO - JNB

R8 877 Find Cheap Flights from San José 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 from San José to OR Tambo departing on 11/10. 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
R17 983
United Airlines
Tue 19/5Tue 2/6
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 877
Typical prices: R8 647-R9 384
United Airlines
Sun 11/10
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from R17 983 (return)
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Best reviews • 7,4 score
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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

Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
63h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:11
JNB
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SJO
47h 11m
2 stops
R17 983United Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 - 12:00
SJO
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JNB
42h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 8:50
JNB
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SJO
25h 55m
2 stops
R19 604Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
32h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 8:50
JNB
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SJO
45h 50m
2 stops
R19 784Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
26h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:37
JNB
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SJO
32h 37m
2 stops
R20 652United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
63h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:11
JNB
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SJO
47h 11m
2 stops
R21 438United Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, Jun 4
Air Canada Logo
7:15 - 9:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:20 - 20:35
JNB
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SJO
33h 15m
2 stops
R21 995Air Canada
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
26h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:38
JNB
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SJO
33h 13m
2 stops
R22 061United Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, Jun 1
Air Canada Logo
7:15 - 9:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:20 - 22:00
JNB
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SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
R22 077Air Canada
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
45h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:39
JNB
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SJO
55h 54m
2 stops
R22 667United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
26h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 12:21
JNB
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SJO
49h 21m
2 stops
R24 386United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to OR Tambo flights

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR8 877
Best time to beat the crowds (61% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to OR Tambo

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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 R8 877 for a one-way ticket and R17 983 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 9602 reviews
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
7,7Boarding
6,6Food
7,1Entertainment
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Comfort, don't think I will fly United again not worth the money to be packed in like a sardine.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
MNL - GUM
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Comfort, don't think I will fly United again not worth the money to be packed in like a sardine.

From Freetown to Monrovia was good. Leaving the USA was terrible because all my connections flights got delayed.

They were fast and I like how they used to entertainment system to play video about the safety.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

They never clean the toilet, and the food is worse

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

No plug in for phones. I met a few fun passengers and beverage service was very friendly.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

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OR Tambo (JNB)