What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to South Africa?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R10 998 Cheap Flights from San José to South Africa in 2026

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

31h 03m1 stop Newark

R15 294United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

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

31h 03m1 stop Newark

R15 310United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 8

9:05 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Newark

22:00 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 455United Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 12

13:25 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

10:25 - 19:53JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 28m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

R15 488United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

1:15 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

22:00 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 520United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 12

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 - 20:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

R15 520United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

13:25 - 18:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

19:45 - 8:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

44h 47m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

R16 295United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

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

24h 55m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 20:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 49m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

R16 909United Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 4

23:28 - 18:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 32m1 stop Newark

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

31h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R17 006United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

1:15 - 18:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

20:50 - 12:42CPT Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 52m1 stop Newark

R17 151United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 4

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United Airlines flights from San José to South Africa

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United Airlines

Jan 31

SJO1:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

Feb 8

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 03m

1 stop

SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 294

United Airlines

Sept 25

SJO8:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 35m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Oct 5

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

48h 31m

2 stops

SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 310

United Airlines

Jan 29

SJO9:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 15m

2 stops

SJO12:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 455

Turkish Airlines flights from San José to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San José to South Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Feb 24

SJO9:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl

52h 55m

3 stops

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 02m

3 stops

SJO21:52San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R31 266

Turkish Airlines

Feb 12

SJO1:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 10m

3 stops

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 04m

3 stops

SJO21:54San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R31 815

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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

Mon 8/2

20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

R15 294

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

Mon 8/2

20:50-19:53

1 stop31h 03m

R15 310

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/1

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

R15 455

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/2

13:25-18:35

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

10:25-19:53

2 stops41h 28m

R15 488

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

1:15-18:35

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

22:00-12:15

2 stops46h 15m

R15 520

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

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

R15 520

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/1

13:25-18:35

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

19:45-8:32

2 stops44h 47m

R16 295

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

9:05-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

R16 909

San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

23:28-18:00

1 stop34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-19:53

2 stops31h 03m

R17 006

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San JoséCape Town

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/1

1:15-18:00

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

R17 151

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from San José is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 602, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until February to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 167.

Can stopping save me money on San José to South Africa flights?

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

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Best price found	R10 998
Fastest flight time	26h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from San José in the past 72 hours is R10 998. The best return flight deal from San José to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 294.

The fastest flight from San José to South Africa takes 26h 20m

There are no direct flights from San José to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San José to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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