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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R18 461

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San José
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 9 February 2026.

Sun 8/320:25
CPT
-
SJO
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/31:45
SJO
-
CPT
3 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R18 461
Sun 8/320:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 52m
United Airlines
Thu 19/35:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2R18 973
Fri 8/520:00
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 29/57:55
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R18 989
Fri 8/517:55
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop31h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 29/515:50
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops33h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/2R23 989
Thu 12/220:50
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop23h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 16/214:05
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2R29 822
Thu 12/222:10
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops30h 23m
British Airways
Mon 16/28:00
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 6/2R30 719

Find 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 461

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R21 794
8/3-18/3
  • 8/3-18/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Cape Town to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 999 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape Town

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:25-0:15

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

1:45-11:40

3 stops25h 55m

R18 461

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-11:42

2 stops46h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

5:30-15:05

2 stops25h 35m

R18 973

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

R18 989

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

17:55-17:35

1 stop31h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

15:50-9:30

2 stops33h 40m

R23 989

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

13:15-17:00

3 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

8:00-9:30

2 stops41h 30m

R30 735

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 R14 599). Flying from Cape Town to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 479). 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

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 9 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways 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
9 259 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 259 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 723 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 259 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as R23 989, United Airlines can have you in San José from Cape Town in 31h 40m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at R17 596, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on British Airways for as low as R18 370. United Airlines is currently priced 27% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San José (average of R14 599). Flying from Cape Town to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 479). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 February 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR17 596AverageR21 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 370AverageR25 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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