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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R18 306

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R45 349

One-way from

R18 306

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R25 624
KLM
  • KLM
  • 10/3-14/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 83h 25m total
  • Cape Town to San José
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Cape Town to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R58 403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R10 192 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 2025.

Fri 28/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops48h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/411:13SJO - CPT
2 stops44h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R27 449
Mon 15/128:30CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 25mAir France
Sat 27/1220:10SJO - CPT
2 stops34h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/2R30 215
Fri 28/29:30CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 25mLufthansa
Wed 30/418:50SJO - CPT
3 stops30h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R44 686
Mon 10/38:05CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Fri 14/320:35SJO - CPT
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Deal found 20/2R45 349
Mon 15/1210:40CPT - SJO
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1212:20SJO - CPT
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R57 092

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 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

8:05-17:55

2 stops41h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/3

20:35-22:10

1 stop41h 35m

R45 349

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/4

12:25-9:20

2 stops52h 55m

R18 306

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

20:00-10:11

2 stops46h 11m

R21 513

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

8:40-17:20

1 stop40h 40m

R29 440

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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

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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 February 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 February 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 759 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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 R45 349.

  • 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?

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Fly from Cape Town to San José on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 February 2025.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
KLM flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR17 291AverageR26 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 597AverageR24 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR24 918AverageR30 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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