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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R9 529
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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.
Fri 5/127:55CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 55mAir France
Sat 13/1220:05SJO - CPT
1 stop25h 45mAir France
Deal found 27/10R34 815
Fri 5/128:00CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1220:05SJO - CPT
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R35 124
Fri 5/128:00CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Sat 13/1220:05SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Deal found 27/10R36 346
Thu 11/127:55CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1220:05SJO - CPT
2 stops65h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10R40 439
Thu 11/127:55CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 55mAir France
Thu 18/1217:15SJO - CPT
1 stop28h 35mAir France
Deal found 27/10R40 990
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/12
7:55-17:50
1 stop41h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 13/12
20:05-5:50
1 stop25h 45m
R34 815
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/12
8:00-17:50
2 stops41h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 13/12
20:05-5:50
1 stop25h 45m
R35 124
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/12
8:00-17:50
2 stops41h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 13/12
20:05-21:55
2 stops41h 50m
R36 346
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
7:55-17:50
1 stop41h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 18/12
20:05-21:55
2 stops65h 50m
R40 439
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
7:55-17:50
1 stop41h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 18/12
17:15-5:50
1 stop28h 35m
R40 990
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 13/11
12:30-12:25
3 stops55h 55m
R9 529
Cape TownSan José
CPT - SJO
CPTSJO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 13/11
19:50-14:50
1 stop27h 00m
R20 297
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San José?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San José (average of R16 926). Flying from Cape Town to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 152). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to San José in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San José?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San José?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 25m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San José?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San José?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 53m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited 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.
Boarding
7,8
Crew
8,4
Food
7,3
Comfort
7,7
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Boarding
7,8
Crew
8,4
Food
7,3
Comfort
7,7
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Boarding
7,8
Crew
8,4
Food
7,3
Comfort
7,7
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Boarding
7,8
Crew
8,4
Food
7,3
Comfort
7,7
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Boarding
7,8
Crew
8,4
Food
7,3
Comfort
7,7
Entertainment
7,1
Overall
7,7
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to San José
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