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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R11 575

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to San José departing on 31/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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20:40 - 20:53CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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6:20 - 8:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 45m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R24 543British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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20:40 - 20:53CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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6:20 - 8:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 45m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R24 559British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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19:50 - 19:37CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
55h 47m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
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14:15 - 10:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R26 842United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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19:50 - 19:37CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
55h 47m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
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14:15 - 10:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main
R26 874United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 16:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:20 - 12:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 50m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R27 004British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 16:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:20 - 12:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 50m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R27 020British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle
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17:25 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 490Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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23:15 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
49h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:30 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 732Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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23:15 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
49h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 5:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 542Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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19:25 - 14:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 40m1 stop Zurich
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16:40 - 21:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 55m1 stop Zurich
R29 643SWISS
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23

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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
Sept 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
55h 47m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO14:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
R26 842
United Airlines
Sept 24
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
55h 47m
2 stops
SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO14:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CPT10:35Cape Town Intl
R26 874
United Airlines
Nov 19
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
23h 52m
1 stop
SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 23
SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 32m
1 stop
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R32 071

SWISS flights from Cape Town to San José

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to San José flight tickets
SWISS
Sept 24
CPT19:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:35Cape Town Intl
R29 643
SWISS
Sept 24
CPT19:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 23
SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
CPT21:35Cape Town Intl
R31 812

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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 15 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-20:53

2 stops32h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-8:05

2 stops41h 45m

R24 543

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-20:53

2 stops32h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-8:05

2 stops41h 45m

R24 559

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops55h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

14:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R26 842

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-19:37

2 stops55h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

14:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R26 874

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-16:40

1 stop28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-12:10

2 stops45h 50m

R27 004

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:40-16:40

1 stop28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

6:20-12:10

2 stops45h 50m

R27 020
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

14:00-17:00

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

17:25-5:45

2 stops28h 20m

R27 490

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

19:30-5:45

1 stop26h 15m

R27 732

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

19:30-5:45

1 stop26h 15m

R28 542

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:25-14:05

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

16:40-21:35

1 stop44h 55m

R29 643

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from Cape Town is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 844, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San José in August, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to San José during April average around R21 289.

When to book flights from Cape Town to San José

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Cheap Cape Town to San José (CPT to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

35h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to San José takes 35h 00m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to San José

  • 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 35h 00m.

  • 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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Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 842Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 111 reviews
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