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19:35 - 12:56JNB-SJO
49h 21m2 stops
14:20 - 18:35SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
R31 256United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
18:45 - 19:27CPT-SJO
32h 42m2 stops
15:18 - 12:10SJO-CPT
36h 52m2 stops
R31 834British Airways
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
22:00 - 12:56JNB-SJO
46h 56m2 stops
6:30 - 9:30SJO-JNB
43h 00m2 stops
R32 484United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
19:25 - 20:50JNB-SJO
33h 25m2 stops
8:00 - 10:20SJO-JNB
42h 20m2 stops
R32 754British Airways
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Thu, Dec 5 - Fri, Jan 10
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
14:20 - 18:00SJO-CPT
43h 40m2 stops
R33 116United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
18:30 - 18:55CPT-SJO
32h 25m1 stop
20:40 - 10:55SJO-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
R34 668Lufthansa
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
0:35 - 17:25CPT-SJO
48h 50m2 stops
20:10 - 21:30SJO-CPT
65h 20m2 stops
R37 557Air France
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Sun, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 22
19:40 - 17:55JNB-SJO
30h 15m1 stop
20:35 - 22:00SJO-JNB
41h 25m1 stop
R38 135
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
19:40 - 18:25JNB-SJO
30h 45m2 stops
20:35 - 22:00SJO-JNB
41h 25m1 stop
R38 496KLM
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Thu, Dec 5 - Fri, Jan 10
19:40 - 17:55JNB-SJO
30h 15m1 stop
20:10 - 22:00SJO-JNB
65h 50m2 stops
R39 417Air France
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
11:15 - 9:20JNB-SJO
30h 05m2 stops
R15 511
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Thu, Jan 30
11:15 - 9:20JNB-SJO
30h 05m2 stops
R15 583
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Thu, Jan 30
21:15 - 20:50JNB-SJO
31h 35m2 stops
R17 858British Airways
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Thu, Dec 5
19:25 - 20:50JNB-SJO
33h 25m2 stops
R17 912British Airways
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Thu, Dec 5
21:15 - 19:27JNB-SJO
30h 12m2 stops
R18 093British Airways
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Sun, Mar 2
23:55 - 18:25JNB-SJO
26h 30m1 stop
R19 068KLM
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Sun, Feb 2
23:55 - 18:25JNB-SJO
26h 30m1 stop
R19 122KLM
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Sun, Feb 2
20:25 - 14:55JNB-SJO
26h 30m1 stop
R20 458SWISS
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Thu, Dec 5
20:25 - 14:55JNB-SJO
26h 30m1 stop
R20 512SWISS
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Thu, Dec 5
19:45 - 17:55JNB-SJO
30h 10m1 stop
R23 979Air France
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Sun, Mar 2
19:35 - 12:56JNB-SJO
49h 21m2 stops
14:20 - 18:35SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
R31 256United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
18:45 - 19:27CPT-SJO
32h 42m2 stops
15:18 - 12:10SJO-CPT
36h 52m2 stops
R31 834British Airways
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
22:00 - 12:56JNB-SJO
46h 56m2 stops
6:30 - 9:30SJO-JNB
43h 00m2 stops
R32 484United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
19:25 - 20:50JNB-SJO
33h 25m2 stops
8:00 - 10:20SJO-JNB
42h 20m2 stops
R32 754British Airways
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Thu, Dec 5 - Fri, Jan 10
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
14:20 - 18:00SJO-CPT
43h 40m2 stops
R33 116United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
18:30 - 18:55CPT-SJO
32h 25m1 stop
20:40 - 10:55SJO-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
R34 668Lufthansa
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Mon, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 22
0:35 - 17:25CPT-SJO
48h 50m2 stops
20:10 - 21:30SJO-CPT
65h 20m2 stops
R37 557Air France
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Sun, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 22
19:40 - 17:55JNB-SJO
30h 15m1 stop
20:35 - 22:00SJO-JNB
41h 25m1 stop
R38 135
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10
19:40 - 18:25JNB-SJO
30h 45m2 stops
20:35 - 22:00SJO-JNB
41h 25m1 stop
R38 496KLM
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Thu, Dec 5 - Fri, Jan 10
19:40 - 17:55JNB-SJO
30h 15m1 stop
20:10 - 22:00SJO-JNB
65h 50m2 stops
R39 417Air France
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Fri, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 10

Flights to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

The average price of all flights to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R23 962. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R29 570 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, 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 to San José is May, where tickets cost R20 494 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R31 093 and R30 461 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R21 559.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

The average price for all flights to San José depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, when flights cost R23 878 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R31 873.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R15 510
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    There are 14 km between San José city centre and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    When flying to San José, you'll arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). The airport is also known as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to San José.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to South Africa

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1350 reviews
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,9Boarding
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
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I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

8,0 ExcellentShereen, Oct 2024YOW - CDG
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I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

Great flight because I upgraded to Premium Comfort. Made a huge difference in the experience.

The baggage service at Malpensa was the worst ever. We wanted for over an hour without any information, they broke my suitcase, and the services of the local luggage services company was below any usual services level of a KLM partner.

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Was trying to change a flight but told that Canadian and local klm systems do not interact so they could not access my booking. Overall I like klm a lot but if it was important to change flights I would be very frustrated.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

Very good crew. Food service above average. Seats very small for a 12 hours flight.

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

I paid 3 this and dollars for two tickets. No food, minimum drink, confused service and very uncomfortable sear. There was zero difference between busy ness and tourist class. I received a pathetic apology

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

The plane was clean. The staff was excellent. The flight attendants were very good. Enjoyable flight. Overall. The seats in the back are too small but, will always be.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

The free snack options are pretty pitiful for a 2.40h flight.

More water distribution throughout flight. Food quality poor and hot items delivered not hot on both attempts. Not United Standards

My flight was completely full. Making me very stressful with people walking around all the time. I believe airlines can do better for entertain people during the flight.

Basics were there, but a 5:15 flight with almost no food ans no entertainment, it is quite long.

Great crew, boarding and deboarding excellent. Seats too close together. The 5'8" woman seated next to me had her knees pushed into the seat in front of her. The meat was very tough in the dinner...

The seats on the aircraft are like sitting in a rock. During the boarding process they recognize Active Duty Military, why don’t they recognize Retired Military. I’ve always preferred Delta, this flight confirmed why I still prefer Delta.

The flight was bumpy. No Breakfast or coffee was served, not even a bottle of water. The food was okay but odd. Rice with peas instead of couscous with some unknown green thing. United Airlines did not tell me that there was VERY LIMITED HANDICAP SERVICE IN NAPLES. De-plane via 20 aluminum steps. Taken to Van. You must walk into the terminal, find luggage, and then walk out to the rental car pickup spot that is 1 block from the terminal.

The Check-in process at ORF for united is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. I got there two hours early for a flight down the street and didn’t make it halfway to the register before I had to get out of line and remove my bags or miss my flight. This is every day thing and I’m clueless how this has gone on for years. This was the final straw. I’d rather pay a fortune more for a different airline than deal with this process

Flight was on time. The half sandwich offered doesn’t compare to the full meal offered by Egyptair. With BA there is no entertainment whilst on the Egyptair flight you get to choose form a range of movies and the flight map which I quite enjoy.

Once again I purchase a business class ticket and the seat is exactly the same as cattle class, the only difference being is that BA install a janky table over the middle seat so there is somewhere to place your complimentary drink, the tray table is just big enough for the small tray, so if you are not concerned about getting fed and watered on the plane or getting access to the BA lounge I would save your money and fly cattle, PS the cabin crew were exceptional in every way, shame about the equipment

We didn’t flight with British Airways because the flight was cancelled at the last minute .

It was a pathetic experience. Booked Hindu vegetarian meal and they served chicken. Inspite of telling them repeated times, the issue was not resolved.

Flight was delayed hours which caused us to miss our connection and lose a day of vacation. CHS staff was great.

The flight was uncomfortably warm. We asked a member of the crew to adjust the temperature, and they said they would but it didn't make a noticeable difference. They really cram you into the plane, too, in economy. It was quite uncomfortable for an 11 hour flight.

Could not check in on line. We have flown before with them and also have US Global Entry credentials. Boarding was chaos, no announced instructions just pushing and shoving. Business class seats. No ice available with 3 hours remaining. Not flying BA again if I can avoid it.

The seats are uncomfortable and the screens are dated with limited movies to watch.

My long haul flight had all the room and comfort of a budget short haul Is this BA’s standard now? Like every non descript budget airline

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
49h 21mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
44h 15mSJO-JNB
R31 256
17/2Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
32h 42mCPT-SJO
22/2Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
36h 52mSJO-CPT
R31 834
6/12Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
46h 56mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
43h 00mSJO-JNB
R32 484
5/12Thu
2 stopsBritish Airways
33h 25mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
42h 20mSJO-JNB
R32 754
17/2Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 52mCPT-SJO
22/2Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
43h 40mSJO-CPT
R33 116
17/2Mon
1 stopLufthansa
32h 25mCPT-SJO
22/2Sat
1 stopLufthansa
30h 15mSJO-CPT
R34 668
16/2Sun
2 stopsAir France
48h 50mCPT-SJO
22/2Sat
2 stopsAir France
65h 20mSJO-CPT
R37 557
6/12Fri
1 stop
30h 15mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
1 stop
41h 25mSJO-JNB
R38 135
5/12Thu
2 stopsKLM
30h 45mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
1 stopKLM
41h 25mSJO-JNB
R38 496
6/12Fri
1 stopAir France
30h 15mJNB-SJO
10/1Fri
2 stopsAir France
65h 50mSJO-JNB
R39 417

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/1Thu
2 stops
30h 05mJNB-SJO
R15 510
30/1Thu
2 stops
30h 05mJNB-SJO
R15 583
5/12Thu
2 stopsBritish Airways
31h 35mJNB-SJO
R17 858
5/12Thu
2 stopsBritish Airways
33h 25mJNB-SJO
R17 912
2/3Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
30h 12mJNB-SJO
R18 093
2/2Sun
1 stopKLM
26h 30mJNB-SJO
R19 068
2/2Sun
1 stopKLM
26h 30mJNB-SJO
R19 122
5/12Thu
1 stopSWISS
26h 30mJNB-SJO
R20 458
5/12Thu
1 stopSWISS
26h 30mJNB-SJO
R20 512
2/3Sun
1 stopAir France
30h 10mJNB-SJO
R23 979

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