How long is the flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

A quick flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 25h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £727. Airlines will cover a distance of 7903 mi.

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.

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).

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

When flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 different airlines.

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Round-trip from	£727
One-way from	£520
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£1,011

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76h 20m total
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Tue 30/3

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

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Sun 28/3

07:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

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Wed 31/12

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Thu 1/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

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£520

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 2/3

14:25-18:35

2 stops44h 10m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/2

09:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/3

22:00-19:53

1 stop29h 53m

£727

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/1

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

£728

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/1

09:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

£735

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/1

01:15-18:35

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

£817

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

09:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

19:55-22:30

2 stops34h 35m

£911

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

09:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

£934

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £735). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,838). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £1,011 and £1,039 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £727 on United Airlines (14 Feb–6 Mar).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
A quick flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 25h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £727. Airlines will cover a distance of 7903 mi.
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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £735). Flying from San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,838). 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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San José to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £1,011 and £1,039 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £727 on United Airlines (14 Feb–6 Mar).