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R18 306+ Cheap flights to San José

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— SJO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

One-way from

R18 306

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 947
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 04m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R71 853 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 24/219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/313:05SJO - JNB
2 stops45h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R23 320
Mon 24/211:15JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/316:20SJO - JNB
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R35 063

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

21:15-21:19

2 stops32h 04m

R18 306

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

22:20-7:40

3 stops65h 20m

R19 246

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

R24 721

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

11:40-17:20

2 stops61h 40m

R33 312

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight to San José

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to San José is 56 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 29 hours 24 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 055

Air France

Air France

From R1 299

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R1 111

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San José are British Airways, United Airlines 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 21 February 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 762 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost R2 332, while return flights cost around R3 626.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around R198, however they can be found for as little as R197.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 24 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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