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R15 592+ 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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R21 949

One-way from

R15 648

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 507
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 30/521:15JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 3/612:55SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R21 516
Sun 2/323:55JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/320:10SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R25 993
Fri 30/519:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Tue 3/619:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R32 500
Fri 30/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/67:55SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R39 177

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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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

12:55-7:00

2 stops34h 05m

R21 516

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:55-22:12

2 stops30h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/3

20:10-9:25

1 stop29h 15m

R25 993

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

R32 500

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

7:55-8:35

3 stops40h 40m

R39 177

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

11:15-14:10

2 stops34h 55m

R15 592

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:25-20:50

2 stops33h 25m

R18 733

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

20:25-14:55

1 stop26h 30m

R20 614

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

R21 366

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

R23 002

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Deals found on 17/1

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to San José is 42 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 15 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 British Airways, United Airlines 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 17 January 2025.
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

6,6
Okay
6 824 reviews
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

  • 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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 15 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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