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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R13 039

CPT — SJO
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San José

Thu 1/1018:50 -
2 stops57h 17m
Tue 19/118:40 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 22/8R19 415
Tue 6/1020:00 -
2 stops67h 15m
Tue 19/114:25 -
2 stops43h 35m
Deal found 26/8R20 164
Thu 8/1019:50 -
1 stop23h 48m
Thu 21/18:45 -
2 stops49h 15m
Deal found 22/8R20 276
Thu 1/1019:25 -
3 stops45h 05m
Tue 19/17:45 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 22/8R22 205
Fri 2/1020:00 -
2 stops43h 15m
Tue 19/114:25 -
2 stops43h 35m
Deal found 26/8R22 332
Thu 8/1019:50 -
1 stop23h 48m
Tue 19/19:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 22/8R22 444
Thu 8/1019:25 -
3 stops45h 05m
Thu 21/17:45 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 22/8R22 619
Thu 1/1019:50 -
1 stop23h 48m
Tue 19/19:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 22/8R22 858
Thu 24/918:50 -
2 stops33h 17m
Wed 23/1215:49 -
2 stops60h 21m
Deal found 23/8R23 512

Find flight deals from Cape Town to San José

Round-trip from

R19 415

One-way from

R13 039

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R31 912
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/10-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 42m total
  • Cape Town to San José
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17/1
  • 17/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Cape Town to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R30 847 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R21 900 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

18:50-20:07

2 stops57h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

18:40-8:05

1 stop29h 25m

R19 415

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/1

8:45-18:00

2 stops49h 15m

R20 276

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:00-7:15

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

14:25-18:00

2 stops43h 35m

R22 332
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

9:05-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

R22 444

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

9:05-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

R22 858

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

18:50-20:07

2 stops33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

15:49-12:10

2 stops60h 21m

R23 512

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-7:15

2 stops43h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

14:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R26 620
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

0:55-13:48

2 stops44h 53m

R15 000

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

12:35-19:15

2 stops38h 40m

R15 733

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

17:20-13:48

2 stops52h 28m

R16 211

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San José (average of R18 794). Flying from Cape Town to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of R41 269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 127 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 127 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 127 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to San José?

    For as low as R20 276, British Airways can have you in San José from Cape Town in 23h 48m. Cape Town and San José are separated by a distance of 11795 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at R18 535, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to San José and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San José (average of R18 794). Flying from Cape Town to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of R41 269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to San José on these airlines

United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Top airline flying from Cape Town to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR18 535AverageR22 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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