R8 787+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — CPT
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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R12 290 or less

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R1 413 or less
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Fri 31/1013:00SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10R16 646
Sat 1/1113:00SJO - CPT
2 stops67h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R16 646
Wed 4/38:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Sat 21/320:15JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10R16 749
Sun 8/37:45SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/310:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10R16 766
Fri 31/1013:20SJO - CPT
2 stops68h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R16 766
Fri 31/107:45SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/1115:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10R16 818
Wed 4/38:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Tue 24/320:15JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10R16 852
Mon 2/28:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10R16 887
Wed 29/1013:00SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10R16 904
Tue 10/37:35SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Sat 21/320:15JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10R16 938
Mon 3/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1115:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10R16 972
Tue 10/37:35SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Tue 24/320:15JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10R17 041

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R16 646

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/11

12:35-18:35

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R16 646

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

12:35-18:35

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R16 646

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops45h 25m

R16 646

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

13:20-18:00

2 stops68h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

20:50-22:55

2 stops34h 05m

R16 766

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

7:45-18:35

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

10:25-11:55

2 stops33h 30m

R16 766

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

15:05-12:42

2 stops29h 37m

R16 818

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

7:45-18:35

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

R16 818

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

7:45-18:35

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

R16 818

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/1

14:20-11:00

2 stops60h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R19 478

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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?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José (average of R9 164). Flying from San José in December will prove the most costly (average of R39 745). 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?

From San José you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Panama City (132 flights per day), Cobano (99 flights per day) and Quepos (55 flights per day).

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 973
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R19 059
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From R12 290

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Cartagena Rafael Nunez, with prices starting at R1 973. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 973
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From R12 290
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R19 059

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

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

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as R1 413 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 273 to fly from San José.

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

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from San José. 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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