What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cape Town Intl?

United Airlines and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R11 404 Cheap Flights from San José to Cape Town in 2026/27

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14:25 - 18:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

20:50 - 8:32CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

R15 952United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 6

9:05 - 18:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 55m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 19:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 03m1 stop Newark

R16 035United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 3

23:28 - 17:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 52m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:50 - 19:53CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 03m1 stop Newark

R16 133United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 3

1:15 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R16 166United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

1:15 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R16 183United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

8:45 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

R16 216Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 6

8:45 - 7:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:50 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

R16 381Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 6

8:45 - 7:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 22:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

45h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

R16 809Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

23:28 - 16:10SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

56h 42m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 8:32CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 42m2 stops Newark San Francisco

R17 683United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 3

23:28 - 17:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 52m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:50 - 8:32CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

R17 864United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 4

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United Airlines flights from San José to Cape Town

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United Airlines

Nov 23

SJO14:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

43h 42m

2 stops

SJO8:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 952

United Airlines

Feb 17

SJO9:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 3

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 03m

1 stop

SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R16 035

United Airlines

Nov 20

SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl

57h 52m

2 stops

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

43h 42m

3 stops

SJO8:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R16 133

SWISS flights from San José to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on San José to Cape Town flight tickets

SWISS

Nov 25

SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

CPT7:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT9:20Cape Town Intl

41h 15m

1 stop

SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R22 511

SWISS

Nov 25

SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

CPT7:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT14:15Cape Town Intl

36h 20m

2 stops

SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R22 676

SWISS

Nov 23

SJO20:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 20m

3 stops

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT14:15Cape Town Intl

36h 20m

2 stops

SJO18:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R22 956

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San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

14:25-18:00

2 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R15 952

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San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/2

9:05-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/3

20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

R16 035

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/11

23:28-17:20

2 stops57h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

R16 133

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

20:50-11:30

2 stops46h 40m

R16 166

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

1:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

20:50-11:30

2 stops46h 40m

R16 183

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/11

8:45-16:10

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-22:30

2 stops33h 40m

R16 216

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

8:45-7:40

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-22:30

2 stops33h 40m

R16 381

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

8:45-7:40

2 stops38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

9:30-22:30

2 stops45h 00m

R16 809

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

23:28-16:10

2 stops56h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R17 683

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/11

23:28-17:20

2 stops57h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R17 864

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San José, with most prices found around R15 771. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 018.

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

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Cape Town flight.

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Best price found	R11 404
Fastest flight time	24h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San José in the past 72 hours is R11 404. The best return flight deal from San José to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 952.

The fastest flight from San José to Cape Town takes 24h 55m

There are no direct flights from San José to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Cape Town

How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cape Town Intl is 11765,7 km. By plane, this route typically takes 24h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Cape Town 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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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