SJO - JNB

$839 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Johannesburg departing on 12/25. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Johannesburg, 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 San José to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$984
Overall average: $1,852
United Airlines
Wed 1/21Tue 2/3
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$839
United Airlines
Thu 12/25
SJO - JNB • 2 stops
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 65% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San José to Johannesburg (SJO-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Johannesburg 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Johannesburg

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:35 pm
SJO
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JNB
28h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:39 pm
JNB
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SJO
30h 39m2 stops
$984United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:35 pm
SJO
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JNB
25h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:42 pm
JNB
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SJO
34h 17m2 stops
$990United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
8:30 pm - 10:05 pm
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 7:02 pm
JNB
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SJO
27h 03m2 stops
$1,040KLM
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 12:10 pm
SJO
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JNB
32h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:56 pm
JNB
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SJO
26h 57m2 stops
$1,055Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
8:30 pm - 10:05 pm
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:25 pm
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
$1,065KLM
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
KLM Logo
8:30 pm - 10:05 pm
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:25 pm
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
$1,066KLM
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 12:10 pm
SJO
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JNB
32h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:25 pm
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
$1,080Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 6:35 pm
SJO
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JNB
44h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:56 pm
JNB
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SJO
46h 56m2 stops
$1,287United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
Lufthansa Logo
3:50 pm - 9:30 am
SJO
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JNB
33h 40m3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 am - 2:05 pm
JNB
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SJO
35h 55m2 stops
$1,428Lufthansa
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28
KLM Logo
8:30 pm - 12:10 pm
SJO
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JNB
31h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 10:02 pm
JNB
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SJO
30h 03m2 stops
$1,506KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Johannesburg 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 San José to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Johannesburg, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost $530 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,564 and $1,987 respectively.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$839
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 71% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Johannesburg 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 San José to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $839 for a one-way ticket and $984 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Johannesburg from San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

    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 San José to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from San José 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 San José to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and JNB 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 San José to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San José (SJO)
OR Tambo (JNB)