R8 920+ Cheap flights from San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — CPT
Jun 22 — Jun 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

13:20-18:00

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R15 816

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

8:45-18:00

2 stops49h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R21 231

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/8

1:40-12:00

2 stops50h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:55-8:50

2 stops49h 55m

R22 975

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

8:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-19:37

2 stops55h 37m

R23 140

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

13:25-18:30

2 stops69h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

19:00-19:37

2 stops32h 37m

R23 518

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

20:00-12:21

2 stops48h 21m

R23 568

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

0:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

R23 666

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

12:44-15:20

2 stops42h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-7:15

3 stops43h 15m

R23 831

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/10

13:25-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

19:00-12:21

2 stops49h 21m

R24 752
Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/8

7:15-18:30

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

22:00-20:19

1 stop30h 19m

R26 168

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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 (118 flights per day), Cobano (98 flights per day) and Liberia (66 flights per day).

Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 278
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 192

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at R1 192. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From R1 192
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From R18 278

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    The most selected flight destinations from San José for the current month are Bogotá, Cancún, Fort Lauderdale. While Bogotá, Cancún, Newark Airport 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 192 to Guatemala City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 787 to fly from San José.

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