R8 493+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — CPT
Mar 25 — Apr 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R17 796 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 319 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José
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Sun 19/47:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 26/420:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops48h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 783
Fri 3/411:13
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 24/410:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 976
Sun 12/41:40
SJO
-
JNB
3 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/40:45
JNB
-
SJO
3 stops55h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 184
Mon 9/313:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 16/318:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops32h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 488
Fri 10/47:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 25/417:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops33h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 617
Mon 13/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 26/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops56h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 697
Wed 29/48:45
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops49h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 5/519:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops56h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 713
Fri 24/411:50
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 30/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops48h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 777
Fri 10/411:13
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 24/410:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 809
Sun 19/46:00
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 10/517:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops45h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 841
Sun 26/411:50
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 27/719:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops49h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R17 546
Mon 9/317:15
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Air France
Mon 16/37:55
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop41h 55m
Air France
Deal found 21/2R17 594

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/4

11:13-18:30

2 stops47h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

10:25-11:51

2 stops33h 26m

R15 976

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

17:55-19:37

2 stops33h 42m

R16 617

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R16 713

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R16 777

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

19:00-11:55

2 stops48h 55m

R17 546

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 546

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

1:50-14:40

3 stops28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

16:40-23:55

3 stops39h 15m

R17 818

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:00-7:15

2 stops45h 15m

R18 539

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

7:45-16:55

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

17:55-10:11

2 stops48h 16m

R22 161

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/7

0:30-15:20

2 stops54h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

17:55-10:11

2 stops48h 16m

R23 875

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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 R8 557). Flying from San José in December will prove the most costly (average of R37 143). 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 (159 flights per day), Cobano (108 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (93 flights per day).

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 842
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R17 796
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R12 954

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 842. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 842
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R12 954
Houston Hobby
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From R17 796

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    The most selected flight destinations from San José 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 to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as R1 319 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 028 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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