Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Price Alerts
Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R10 366 Cheap flights to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to San José departing on 3/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to San José

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 18:25CPT-SJO
31h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:00 - 11:00SJO-CPT
38h 00m2 stops
R24 754British Airways
Find Deal
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 18:25CPT-SJO
31h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:10 - 11:00SJO-CPT
43h 50m2 stops
R24 840British Airways
Find Deal
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:20CPT-SJO
40h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R24 960KLM
Find Deal
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20CPT-SJO
25h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R25 046KLM
Find Deal
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:39JNB-SJO
30h 39m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:05 - 9:30SJO-JNB
59h 25m2 stops
R29 103United Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 12
Air France Logo
7:55 - 17:50CPT-SJO
41h 55m1 stop
Air France Logo
17:15 - 5:50SJO-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
R36 529Air France
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
Air France Logo
7:55 - 18:25CPT-SJO
42h 30m2 stops
Air France Logo
17:15 - 5:50SJO-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
R36 615Air France
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:50JNB-SJO
36h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:10 - 7:05SJO-JNB
50h 55m3 stops
R37 285Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 12
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25JNB-SJO
26h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
R37 371KLM
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:39CPT-SJO
31h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:40 - 7:40SJO-CPT
41h 00m2 stops
R38 299United Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25

momondo Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

18:50-18:25

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

13:00-11:00

2 stops38h 00m

R24 754

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

18:50-18:25

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

7:10-11:00

2 stops43h 50m

R24 840

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-16:20

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 960

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R25 046

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

22:00-20:39

2 stops30h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

14:05-9:30

2 stops59h 25m

R29 103

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

7:55-17:50

1 stop41h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/12

17:15-5:50

1 stop28h 35m

R36 529

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

7:55-18:25

2 stops42h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/12

17:15-5:50

1 stop28h 35m

R36 615

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

10:10-14:50

2 stops36h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

20:10-7:05

3 stops50h 55m

R37 285

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R37 371

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/12

6:40-7:40

2 stops41h 00m

R38 299

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to San José from

San José flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your San José flight to craft the best travel plan

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from South Africa is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 357, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San José in April, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to San José during March average around R19 253.

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 South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R23 058. 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 Friday, with ticket prices averaging around R30 716.

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 at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as R23 174. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the morning when prices are around R90 154.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around R23 264 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from South Africa for as low as R19 820 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Find the cheapest flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTApril43% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José costs on average just R13 357 in April
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTAugust31% more expensiveIt costs about R30 495 for flights to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTNovember315% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to San José from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in November than any other month

Cheap San José flight deals and tips

Summary info about San José flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R10 366

Best Round-Trip Price

R24 840

Fastest flight time

23h 48m

Popular in

July
The best one-way flight price to San José from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 366 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
Search Deals
The best round-trip flight price to San José from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R24 840 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
Search Deals
The fastest flight to San José from South Africa takes 23h 48m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
Search Deals
July has the highest demand for flights to San José, with a 2% price increase on average.
Search Deals

Frequently asked questions about flying to San José

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from South Africa when booking 46 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around R23 264 when searching 46 days out.

Is there an alternative airport near San José?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near San José is possible. If you are planning a flight to San José, consider booking flights to San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (6 km from San José city centre), Quepos Airport (55 km from San José city centre), San Isidro del General Airport (77 km from San José city centre), La Fortuna Airport (80 km from San José city centre) or Tortuquero Airport (95 km from San José city centre).

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

Prices for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 7 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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.

Travelling to a place near San José?

Book flights to San José if you plan to visit one of these locations
Monteverde

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to San José?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to San José with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to San José to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to San José?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to San José.

I’m not ready to book a flight to San José right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for San José and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

An easier way to manage your San José Juan Santamaria Intl trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Fri 19/12
Fri 26/12
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to San José

Popular Flights to San José

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Flightsfrom R1 292
Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Flightsfrom R1 293