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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R27 100

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British Airways Logo
22:10 - 21:02
CPT
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SJO
30h 52m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 12:10
SJO
-
CPT
60h 08m2 stops
R27 100British Airways
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 18:25
CPT
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SJO
55h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:00 - 11:00
SJO
-
CPT
38h 00m2 stops
R30 303British Airways
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 18:25
CPT
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SJO
55h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:10 - 11:00
SJO
-
CPT
43h 50m2 stops
R30 370British Airways
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42
CPT
-
SJO
23h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:05 - 18:00
SJO
-
CPT
43h 55m2 stops
R31 527United Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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19:50 - 11:38
CPT
-
SJO
23h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 17:20
SJO
-
CPT
44h 36m2 stops
R31 645United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
23h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 12:40
SJO
-
CPT
39h 56m2 stops
R31 745United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:37
CPT
-
SJO
31h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 9:30
SJO
-
CPT
65h 35m3 stops
R31 863United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:37
CPT
-
SJO
31h 47m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
65h 35m3 stops
R31 963United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18

British Airways flights from Cape Town to San José

Our best British Airways deals on Cape Town to San José flight tickets
British Airways
Jan 29
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
30h 52m
2 stops
SJO21:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 2
SJO16:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 08m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
R27 100
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British Airways
May 14
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
55h 35m
2 stops
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
38h 00m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R30 303
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British Airways
May 14
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
55h 35m
2 stops
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO7:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
43h 50m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
R30 370
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United Airlines flights from Cape Town to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 29
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
23h 52m
1 stop
SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 2
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R31 527
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United Airlines
May 14
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 36m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R31 645
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United Airlines
May 14
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
39h 56m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R31 745
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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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

22:10-21:02

2 stops30h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

16:02-12:10

2 stops60h 08m

R27 100

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:50-18:25

2 stops55h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

13:00-11:00

2 stops38h 00m

R30 303

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

18:50-18:25

2 stops55h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

7:10-11:00

2 stops43h 50m

R30 370

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

14:05-18:00

2 stops43h 55m

R31 527

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R31 645

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

12:44-12:40

2 stops39h 56m

R31 745

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

7:55-9:30

3 stops65h 35m

R31 863

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

19:50-19:37

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

7:55-9:30

3 stops65h 35m

R31 963

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from Cape Town is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 006, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San José in January, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San José during August average around R21 767.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to San José from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R21 697. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to San José is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R29 093.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as R22 453. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the morning when prices are around R29 458.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 80% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to San José flight.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to San José (CPT to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

30h 52m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San José takes 30h 52m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to San José.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 11765,7 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 30h 52m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to San José?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to San José

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Rating
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Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 603Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 092 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 253Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 583 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R22 860Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 430 reviews
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