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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R18 029

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 048

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July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R33 933
3/2-18/2
  • 3/2-18/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 45m total
  • San José to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from San José to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Wed 12/26:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1R18 029
Wed 3/129:30SJO - JNB
2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R19 073
Thu 13/223:28SJO - JNB
1 stop35h 07mLufthansa
Thu 20/219:35JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1R25 319
Mon 10/216:05SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Tue 18/220:25JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/1R25 990
Thu 13/218:35SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 19/219:25JNB - SJO
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1R38 631
Fri 31/1013:13SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 47mDelta
Sat 8/1121:55JNB - SJO
1 stop22h 57mDelta
Deal found 19/1R39 154
Sun 16/218:30SJO - JNB
2 stops49h 25mIberia
Sat 22/220:00JNB - SJO
2 stops52h 50mIberia
Deal found 20/1R39 993
Mon 24/210:15SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/319:05JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R40 123
Mon 24/220:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mKLM
Sat 15/323:55JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 15mKLM
Deal found 20/1R44 076

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

6:15-18:35

2 stops52h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

22:00-22:25

2 stops32h 25m

R18 048

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/2

6:30-9:30

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

15:05-12:42

2 stops29h 37m

R19 148

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/2

17:00-12:25

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

15:20-15:40

2 stops32h 20m

R22 038

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/2

16:05-7:05

3 stops55h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:35-14:35

2 stops51h 00m

R26 904

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

16:05-14:15

3 stops62h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

15:15-14:35

2 stops55h 20m

R31 770

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

10:15-10:45

3 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

19:05-22:05

3 stops35h 00m

R40 123

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

20:35-22:00

1 stop41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

23:55-17:10

1 stop25h 15m

R44 076

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Deals found on 18/1

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Travel insights for flights from San José to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 858 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 599 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 982 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 14,1 km journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R19 148, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LATAM Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R22 038 and R26 904, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San José, San José Province to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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