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R15 926+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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— SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

One-way from

R15 926

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R30 186
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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One-way flights to San José
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Thu 30/119:05JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R15 926
Thu 30/119:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12R17 919
Sun 2/223:55JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 18/12R18 970
Thu 30/120:25JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R20 474

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:05-21:45

2 stops34h 40m

R15 926

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:25-20:50

2 stops33h 25m

R17 919

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

R18 970

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

20:25-14:55

1 stop26h 30m

R20 474

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Deals found on 18/12

Travel insights for flights to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San José. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to San José is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San José takes 55 hours 5 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

British Airways

British Airways

From R1 035

Air France

Air France

From R1 285

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R975

KLM

KLM

From R1 303

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José are United Airlines, British Airways and SWISS.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 817 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    If you book a flight to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 14,1 km from the centre of San José.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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