Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 53m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 25m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R27 138.

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

For as low as R31 130, United Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Cape Town in 33h 42m. There are 11795 km between Cape Town and San José, San José Province.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip from R19 249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R19 922, and KLM, from R22 607. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to San José, San José Province, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, KLM or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 34% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R25 938 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R19 886. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

R31 130+ Flights from Cape Town to San José

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to San José, San José Province flights typically cost between R23 565 and R28 354 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R31 130 on United Airlines (Dec 25-Jan 8).

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Average price	R24 606

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4 total stops
94h 37m total
Cape Town to San José

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Thu 25/1220:50CPT - SJO

2 stops33h 42mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/114:05SJO - CPT

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It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to San José, San José Province at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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4,0

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Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?
For as low as R31 130, United Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Cape Town in 33h 42m. There are 11795 km between Cape Town and San José, San José Province.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province round-trip from R19 249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R19 922, and KLM, from R22 607. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR19 249	AverageR23 886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 922	AverageR25 696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR22 607	AverageR30 539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR24 005	AverageR33 343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SJO?

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What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to San José, San José Province?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.

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