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

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to San José on Cheapflights.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R26 873.

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

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?

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

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

For as low as R24 743, British Airways can have you in San José from Cape Town in 31h 35m. 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 R19 061, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 727 and R21 920, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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?

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

R11 289+ Flights from Cape Town to San José

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Round-trip from	R24 743
One-way from	R11 289
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R27 527

British Airways
13/5-17/5
4 total stops
69h 35m total
Cape Town to San José

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2/5
3 total stops
54h 35m total
Cape Town to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R12 358 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 330 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Wed 13/518:50CPT - SJO

2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 17/513:00SJO - CPT

2 stops38h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/11R24 743

Wed 13/57:40CPT - SJO

1 stop40h 40mKLM

Sun 17/519:40SJO - CPT

2 stops41h 45mKLM

Deal found 18/11R24 949

Fri 2/118:55CPT - SJO

2 stops34h 06mQatar Airways

Fri 9/17:30SJO - CPT

2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/11R50 655

Fri 2/17:55CPT - SJO

1 stop41h 55mAir France

Fri 9/120:05SJO - CPT

1 stop25h 45mAir France

Deal found 18/11R55 552

Fri 2/113:40CPT - SJO

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/122:45SJO - CPT

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11R59 847

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Wed 13/5

18:50-18:25

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

13:00-11:00

2 stops38h 00m

R24 743

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-16:20

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 949

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

18:55-21:01

2 stops34h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

7:30-17:25

2 stops49h 55m

R50 655

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

7:55-17:50

1 stop41h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

20:05-5:50

1 stop25h 45m

R55 552

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

13:40-15:20

2 stops33h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

22:45-17:25

3 stops34h 40m

R59 847

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

15:30-14:05

3 stops54h 35m

R11 289

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R20 516

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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 908). Flying from Cape Town to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 042). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 493 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 028 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 533 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to San José?
For as low as R24 743, British Airways can have you in San José from Cape Town in 31h 35m. 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 R19 061, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 727 and R21 920, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 25% 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 R16 908). Flying from Cape Town to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of R23 042). 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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR19 061	AverageR22 763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 727	AverageR25 445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR21 920	AverageR31 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR22 386	AverageR29 594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

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