R16 499+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — CPT
janv. 3 — janv. 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R12 182 or less

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R1 400 or less
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mer. 21/19:40SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/222:00JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R16 499
jeu. 16/411:50SJO - JNB
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/515:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 686
mer. 21/16:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/210:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R16 839
lun. 20/47:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
mar. 5/519:30JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12R16 890
ven. 1/512:44SJO - JNB
1 stop21h 46mUnited Airlines
ven. 15/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R17 452
sam. 9/57:55SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
sam. 16/510:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12R17 571
mer. 21/120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
lun. 2/223:59JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 03mKLM
Deal found 2/12R17 690
dim. 19/47:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
mar. 5/519:30JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12R17 792
lun. 19/120:05SJO - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 26/115:20CPT - SJO
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R17 911
mer. 15/47:55SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 25mAir Canada
mer. 29/419:00JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12R18 217
jeu. 22/117:15SJO - JNB
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/223:59JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 285
mer. 21/120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
mar. 3/219:20JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 05mKLM
Deal found 2/12R18 370

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 21/1

9:40-18:35

2 stops48h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

22:00-20:39

2 stops30h 39m

R16 499

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 14/4

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 4/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 16/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 4/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 18/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 2/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 20/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 30/4

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 14/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 2/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 13/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 20/4

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 686

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 17/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 30/4

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 686

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 4/2

14:20-16:10

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 8/2

20:50-13:15

2 stops48h 25m

R21 874

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 12/3

8:29-21:55

2 stops29h 26m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 20/3

14:35-15:20

3 stops32h 45m

R26 807

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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 083). Flying from San José in December will prove the most costly (average of R39 394). 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 (102 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (91 flights per day).

Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R2 245
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 956
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From R12 182

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 956. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez
Cartagena Rafael Nunez
From R1 956
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R2 245
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From R12 182

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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 400 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R8 226 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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