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R12 739+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R24 631

One-way from

R12 739

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 865
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/12-7/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 13m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
27/11
  • 27/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Thu 26/1223:55JNB - SJO
2 stops46h 13mDelta
Tue 7/17:00SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 20/11R24 631
Fri 6/1219:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 10/115:14SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R26 991
Sun 22/1222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops47h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R29 820
Fri 6/1219:40JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/120:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R38 054
Fri 6/1219:40JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Fri 10/120:10SJO - JNB
2 stops65h 50mAir France
Deal found 19/11R39 333
Tue 24/1210:10JNB - SJO
2 stops36h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/116:05SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R40 432
Tue 24/1223:55JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Sun 5/120:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/11R47 766
Tue 24/1220:25JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Fri 3/116:25SJO - JNB
1 stop34h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R149 459

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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/12

23:55-14:08

2 stops46h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/1

7:00-22:00

2 stops31h 00m

R24 631

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:25-20:50

2 stops33h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/1

15:14-10:20

2 stops35h 06m

R26 991

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/12

22:00-13:17

2 stops47h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/1

6:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

R29 820

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/1

20:35-22:00

1 stop41h 25m

R38 054

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/1

20:10-22:00

2 stops65h 50m

R39 333

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

10:10-14:35

2 stops36h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/1

16:05-9:30

3 stops33h 25m

R40 432

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/1

20:35-22:00

1 stop41h 25m

R47 766

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

20:25-14:35

1 stop26h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/1

16:25-10:25

1 stop34h 00m

R149 459

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

17:00-7:35

3 stops46h 35m

R12 739

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/12

21:15-20:50

2 stops31h 35m

R17 766

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Best time to book a flight to San José

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Travel insights for flights to San José

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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 15 November 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 46 hours 56 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 cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

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

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 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, United Airlines and Delta to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7,4
Good
1 525 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7,4
Good
9 172 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

  • 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 (29 hours 27 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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