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Cheap flights from San José to Johannesburg from R11 120

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Johannesburg departing on 5/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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13:25 - 18:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 13:22JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 22m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:55 - 18:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 11:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
45h 25m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 7
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13:25 - 18:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 20:39JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 39m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 6
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7:55 - 18:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 13:22JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 22m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:55 - 18:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 20:39JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
54h 39m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 6
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12:44 - 18:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 51m1 stop Newark
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22:00 - 11:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
45h 25m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:55 - 18:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
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22:00 - 19:53JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 53m1 stop Newark
R15 448United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:45 - 18:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 50m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:39JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 39m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
R15 448United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:10 - 9:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich
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20:40 - 23:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 10m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
R15 774Air Canada
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:15 - 6:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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20:40 - 23:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 10m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
R15 774Air Canada
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

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United Airlines flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 24
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 51m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 25m
2 stops
SJO11:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 448
United Airlines
Nov 16
SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl
51h 37m
2 stops
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 26
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
2 stops
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 627
United Airlines
Oct 21
SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
45h 05m
2 stops
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 29
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 25m
2 stops
SJO10:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 676

Air Canada flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
Oct 19
SJO7:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m
2 stops
SJO23:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 774
Air Canada
Oct 19
SJO7:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
2 stops
SJO22:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 856
Air Canada
Oct 25
SJO7:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 10m
2 stops
JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
2 stops
SJO22:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 937

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

13:25-18:35

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-13:22

2 stops47h 22m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

22:00-20:39

2 stops30h 39m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

7:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-13:22

2 stops47h 22m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

22:00-20:39

2 stops54h 39m

R15 448
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

12:44-18:35

1 stop21h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

7:55-18:30

2 stops50h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

7:45-18:35

2 stops50h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-20:39

2 stops30h 39m

R15 448

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

7:10-9:20

2 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:40-23:50

2 stops35h 10m

R15 774

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

7:15-6:40

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:40-23:50

2 stops35h 10m

R15 774

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R8 834 to R30 095.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 448.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San José is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 035, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of March, then departing from San José during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 035.

When to book flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cheap San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (SJO to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

25h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 25h 30m
There are no direct flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 12704,0 km. Flights usually cover this in 25h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 878Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 083 reviews
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