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Cheap flights from South Africa to San José from R13 935

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19:50 - 12:21
CPT
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SJO
48h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
64h 45m
2 stops
R20 294United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 14
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20:00 - 7:15
CPT
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SJO
43h 15m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R20 677United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 20:19
CPT
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SJO
32h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 05m
2 stops
R20 727United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
30h 09m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
58h 17m
2 stops
R20 844British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
31h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R20 877British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
23h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 17:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 36m
2 stops
R21 110United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:38
CPT
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SJO
23h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 05m
2 stops
R21 160United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
30h 09m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R21 393British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
55h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R21 410British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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21:15 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
30h 09m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R21 593British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

United Airlines flights from South Africa to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on South Africa to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
May 4
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
48h 31m
2 stops
SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 14
SJO8:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
64h 45m
2 stops
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
R20 294
United Airlines
Apr 28
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
43h 15m
3 stops
SJO7:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 10
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 36m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R20 677
United Airlines
Apr 28
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
32h 19m
2 stops
SJO20:19San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 11
SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
60h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
R20 727

Air France flights from South Africa to San José

Our best Air France deals on South Africa to San José flight tickets
Air France
May 1
CPT23:45Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
1 stop
SJO16:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 10
SJO19:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R24 256
Air France
Mar 12
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m
1 stop
SJO17:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 5
SJO19:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R44 551

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-12:21

2 stops48h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

8:45-9:30

2 stops64h 45m

R20 294

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R20 677

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-20:19

2 stops32h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R20 727

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-19:24

2 stops30h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-9:25

2 stops58h 17m

R20 844

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:25-19:24

2 stops31h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 877
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

12:44-17:20

2 stops44h 36m

R21 110

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops60h 05m

R21 160

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-19:24

2 stops30h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R21 393

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:25-19:24

2 stops55h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R21 410

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-19:24

2 stops30h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R21 593

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to San José

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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 R12 769, 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 January is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to San José during January average around R19 312.

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 R22 253 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 R13 901 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San José flight.

Cheap South Africa to San José flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to San José

Fastest flight time

30h 09m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to San José takes 30h 09m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to San José. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to San José.
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

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

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

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

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San José

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Rating
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Price
LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom R8 775Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 918 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 683Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 781 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R19 207Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 409 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R20 946Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 840 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R23 179Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 543 reviews
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