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Flights from Johannesburg to San Jose

Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to San Jose

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 7,888 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Johannesburg to San Jose flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to San Jose (Costa Rica) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to San Jose takes roughly 24 h and 23 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–San Jose route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Arrival airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to San Jose

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to San Jose:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in San Jose. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to San Jose

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to San Jose?
When you fly from Johannesburg to San Jose the average price is £1826. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Jose at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to San Jose. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Jose?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Jose are February, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to San Jose?
The best time of the year to go to San Jose when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to San Jose from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - San Jose.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to San Jose?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and San Jose is of around 34 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,888.05 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and San Jose?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and San Jose is: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Juan Santamaria International Airport(SJO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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