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Cheap Flights to San José

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

Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 7
Delta Logo
19:20 - 12:56JNB-SJO
49h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:31 - 8:35SJO-JNB
58h 04m2 stops
R19 192Delta
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Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 7
Delta Logo
23:59 - 21:55JNB-SJO
53h 56m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:31 - 8:35SJO-JNB
58h 04m2 stops
R19 433Delta
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Mon, Dec 22 - Thu, Jan 8
Delta Logo
19:20 - 12:56JNB-SJO
49h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:31 - 8:40SJO-JNB
58h 09m2 stops
R19 760Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:39CPT-SJO
31h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:00SJO-CPT
25h 15m2 stops
R20 087United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
KLM Logo
18:25 - 18:25CPT-SJO
32h 00m2 stops
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55SJO-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
R23 684KLM
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
KLM Logo
8:00 - 18:25CPT-SJO
42h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55SJO-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
R26 335KLM
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Tue, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 10
Air France Logo
19:20 - 17:50JNB-SJO
30h 30m1 stop
Air France Logo
17:15 - 22:05SJO-JNB
44h 50m2 stops
R32 050Air France
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Tue, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 11
Air France Logo
19:20 - 18:25JNB-SJO
31h 05m2 stops
Air France Logo
20:05 - 12:10SJO-JNB
32h 05m1 stop
R32 239Air France
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
LATAM Airlines Logo
15:30 - 15:35JNB-SJO
32h 05m3 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:40SJO-JNB
35h 40m3 stops
R36 043LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
LATAM Airlines Logo
15:30 - 15:35JNB-SJO
32h 05m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:40SJO-JNB
35h 40m3 stops
R36 370LATAM Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to travel
April
Cheapest • 43% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R19 192
Typical prices: R21 920-R30 569
Delta
Mon 22/12Wed 7/1
JNB - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 136
Typical prices: R16 042-R17 815
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/2
JNB - SJO • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to San José is April, where tickets cost R13 374 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R30 535 and R28 521 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is April with an average price of R13 374.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR11 136
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    There are 14 km between San José city centre and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    When flying to San José, you'll arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). The airport is also known as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R22 922. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R29 067 on average.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José 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 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R23 205 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R90 272.

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Prefer to fly direct to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +30 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to South Africa

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +30 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to San José. 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 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1406 reviews
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
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Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

2,0 MediocreAbisola, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

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.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

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.

The service was good, the food could have been better.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

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.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

We spent twice as long on the runway waiting to take off as we did in the air.

I would like to recognize a crewmember for her above and beyond service. Her name is Emily Milburn. The flight was delayed for more than a couple of hours, as we sat on the tarmac because of a storm in London. I could not connect to the Wi-Fi, which I needed to do to arrange for my follow up flight back to the US. This young lady told me that her cell phone had reception and offered to provide me connection through her phone. I was beyond impressed. Later on the gentleman sitting next to me, could not connect to the charging portal. Emily came back with her personal auxiliary battery and offered to the other passenger. She certainly needs to be recognized by British Airways for going above and beyond what is expected. She was the ultimate professional and very friendly, and I have to admit that, given the delay, the passengers were not the easiest to deal with.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

We had airport assistance which was good except at Heraklion it was very difficult to find any staff to ask where to go which proved stressful

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