R9 437+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — CPT
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult

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R12 703 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 460 or less
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Mon 3/1120:10SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mSWISS
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/8R18 075
Thu 11/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8R18 182
Mon 3/1112:35SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8R18 341
Tue 18/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1219:45JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8R19 175
Thu 11/917:00SJO - JNB
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/916:40JNB - SJO
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R21 339
Wed 24/91:55SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1015:05JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R21 605
Thu 25/97:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops49h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8R21 907
Fri 10/1015:25SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1120:25CPT - SJO
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8R21 996
Mon 24/118:35SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1219:45JNB - SJO
2 stops48h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R22 102
Wed 8/107:55SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1019:50CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8R25 259
Thu 1/18:45SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/120:50CPT - SJO
3 stops48h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8R26 146
Mon 1/1220:05SJO - CPT
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/128:00CPT - SJO
1 stop42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R26 200

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:10-10:30

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-14:05

2 stops55h 35m

R18 075

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/9

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R18 182

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

13:30-18:35

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

19:45-8:32

2 stops44h 47m

R18 182

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

12:35-9:30

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

R18 341

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

8:45-9:30

2 stops40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

19:45-19:53

2 stops32h 08m

R19 175

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/9

17:00-14:40

3 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

16:40-15:35

3 stops54h 55m

R21 339

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

1:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

15:05-14:05

2 stops31h 00m

R21 605

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

15:25-15:15

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

20:25-18:25

2 stops54h 00m

R21 996

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/10

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

19:50-20:25

2 stops32h 35m

R25 259

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/1

8:45-11:00

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-13:17

3 stops48h 27m

R26 146

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province (average of R9 472). Flying from San José, San José Province in December will prove the most costly (average of R36 222). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José, San José Province?

From San José, San José Province you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Panama City (168 flights per day), Cobano (98 flights per day) and Miami (81 flights per day).

Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mexico City Benito Juarez
From R219
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R115
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From R716

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José, San José Province?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José, San José Province is Cartagena Rafael Nunez, with prices starting at R2 039. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R115
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Mexico City Benito Juarez
From R219
Lima J Chavez Intl
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From R716

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José, San José Province?

    The most selected flight destinations from San José, San José Province for the current month are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. While Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José, San José Province for as low as R1 460 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 661 to fly from San José, San José Province.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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