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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to San José from $800

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to San José departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San José (JNB-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:15 pm - 11:42 amJNB-SJO
68h 27m2 stops
7:00 am - 9:20 pmSJO-JNB
30h 20m2 stops
$1,298Delta
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Sat, Jun 22 - Thu, Jul 18
11:15 pm - 8:27 pmJNB-SJO
53h 12m2 stops
7:00 am - 9:20 pmSJO-JNB
30h 20m2 stops
$1,310Delta
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Wed, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 18
9:05 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-SJO
30h 55m2 stops
2:20 pm - 7:15 amSJO-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
$1,664British Airways
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 20
1:35 pm - 12:55 pmJNB-SJO
31h 20m2 stops
1:00 pm - 9:50 amSJO-JNB
36h 50m2 stops
$1,746
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 17
7:20 pm - 8:00 pmJNB-SJO
32h 40m2 stops
2:20 pm - 7:15 amSJO-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
$1,748British Airways
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sat, Jul 20
1:35 pm - 12:55 pmJNB-SJO
31h 20m2 stops
1:00 pm - 9:50 amSJO-JNB
36h 50m2 stops
$1,794
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Mon, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 17
7:35 pm - 1:15 pmJNB-SJO
25h 40m1 stop
2:50 pm - 9:10 amSJO-JNB
34h 20m2 stops
$1,930SWISS
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Thu, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 21
7:35 pm - 1:15 pmJNB-SJO
25h 40m1 stop
2:50 pm - 9:10 amSJO-JNB
34h 20m2 stops
$1,940SWISS
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jul 21
7:00 pm - 5:35 pmJNB-SJO
30h 35m1 stop
7:25 pm - 8:30 amSJO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
$2,116Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 24 - Thu, Jul 18
7:00 pm - 5:35 pmJNB-SJO
30h 35m1 stop
7:25 pm - 8:30 amSJO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
$2,252Lufthansa
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Wed, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 18

Flights from Johannesburg to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to San José?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to San José, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province is February, where tickets cost $1,143 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,651 and $1,596 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San José from Johannesburg were found on British Airways ($822) and Lufthansa ($887), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($1,298) and British Airways ($1,664).

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$800
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

When to book flights from Johannesburg to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to San José flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José, San José Province was $800 for a one-way ticket and $1,298 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to San José.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to San José?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
2 stops
37h 20mJNB-SJO
$800
9/11Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
31h 11mJNB-SJO
$822
5/29Wed
2 stops
37h 20mJNB-SJO
$839
5/31Fri
2 stops
55h 15mJNB-SJO
$847
9/11Wed
1 stopLufthansa
30h 35mJNB-SJO
$887
5/29Wed
1 stopLufthansa
30h 35mJNB-SJO
$891
6/1Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
35h 39mJNB-SJO
$919
6/1Sat
2 stops
54h 16mJNB-SJO
$999
5/31Fri
1 stopLufthansa
30h 35mJNB-SJO
$1,270
5/29Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 38mJNB-SJO
$1,449

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Johannesburg - San José Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Johannesburg

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