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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R25 785

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 785

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 387
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 47m total
  • Cape Town to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R54 705 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 316 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 6/320:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/37:45SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1R25 785
Sat 8/312:40CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/32:15SJO - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R26 867
Mon 10/323:20CPT - SJO
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Fri 14/320:10SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/1R46 574

Find flights from Cape Town to San José within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

7:45-7:40

2 stops39h 55m

R25 785

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

12:40-14:10

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/3

2:15-6:35

2 stops20h 20m

R26 867

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

23:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/3

20:10-22:10

2 stops42h 00m

R46 574

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to San José, San José Province at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,4
Good
8 985 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip from R25 785. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR17 488AverageR26 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 678AverageR25 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR24 290AverageR31 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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