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R17 718+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — CPT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

What to know about flights from San José

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R13 028 or less

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R4 753 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 26/46:35SJO - JNB
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/515:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 718
Fri 18/47:55SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 25/420:00CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R23 703
Wed 23/418:50SJO - JNB
3 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/519:35JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R24 703
Tue 8/419:25SJO - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/519:00CPT - SJO
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R30 251
Sat 26/419:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/519:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3R39 638
Fri 18/410:10SJO - CPT
3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 25/416:35CPT - SJO
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R42 512
Wed 23/419:40SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Fri 16/518:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Deal found 24/3R42 785
Mon 1/913:08SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 42mDelta
Fri 12/920:05CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 48mDelta
Deal found 24/3R44 749
Thu 10/410:10SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 24/417:50JNB - SJO
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R69 962

Find flights from San José within your budget

Find flights departing from San José that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

6:35-17:45

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R17 718

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

7:55-17:10

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

20:00-11:51

1 stop23h 51m

R23 703

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

18:50-8:35

3 stops53h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

19:35-22:50

2 stops35h 15m

R24 703

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

19:25-13:55

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

19:00-17:20

1 stop30h 20m

R30 251

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R39 638

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

10:10-11:50

3 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

16:35-23:30

2 stops38h 55m

R42 512

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

R42 785

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/9

13:08-17:50

1 stop20h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

20:05-11:53

1 stop23h 48m

R44 749

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/4

10:10-10:35

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

17:50-23:30

2 stops37h 40m

R69 962

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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What are popular destinations to fly to from San José, San José Province?

From San José, San José Province you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Panama City (146 flights per day), Cobano (67 flights per day) and Miami (67 flights per day).

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mexico City Benito Juarez

From R219

Zurich

Zurich

From R758

Lima J Chavez Intl

Lima J Chavez Intl

From R716

Toronto

Toronto

From R458

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José, San José Province?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José, San José Province is Mexico City Benito Juarez, with prices starting at R3 983. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mexico City Benito Juarez

From R219

Toronto

Toronto

From R458

Lima J Chavez Intl

Lima J Chavez Intl

From R716

Zurich

Zurich

From R758

Airline reviews for flights from San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from San José. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 605 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José, San José Province?

    The most selected flight destinations from San José, San José Province for the current month are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. While Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José, San José Province for as low as R3 983 to Mexico City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 148 to fly from San José, San José Province.

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