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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San José from R20 712

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R23 357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R32 089
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 43m total
  • Cape Town to San José
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 520 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 1 July 2025.

Mon 10/1120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1114:05SJO - CPT
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7R20 712
Fri 21/1121:30CPT - SJO
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Thu 11/1214:17SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 58mDelta
Deal found 30/6R23 357
Sun 12/1018:05CPT - SJO
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1016:45SJO - CPT
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R25 007
Fri 31/108:50CPT - SJO
1 stop41h 00mAir France
Tue 4/1120:05SJO - CPT
2 stops37h 15mAir France
Deal found 29/6R25 593
Fri 31/108:05CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 45mKLM
Tue 4/1120:05SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/6R26 090
Fri 21/1118:45CPT - SJO
2 stops56h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1211:35SJO - CPT
2 stops36h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R34 663

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Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

14:05-18:00

2 stops43h 55m

R20 712

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

21:30-22:15

1 stop32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

14:17-19:15

1 stop20h 58m

R23 357

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

18:05-7:15

2 stops45h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

16:45-7:30

1 stop30h 45m

R25 007

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

8:50-17:50

1 stop41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

20:05-17:20

2 stops37h 15m

R25 593

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

8:05-17:50

2 stops41h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

20:05-21:55

2 stops41h 50m

R26 090

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

18:45-19:30

2 stops56h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

11:35-8:00

2 stops36h 25m

R34 663

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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 1 July 2025.

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.

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

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andAir France 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.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.
  • 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 R23 357. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R25 593, and United Airlines, from R25 753. These flights start at 15% 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

Discover the top 4 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 1 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR19 489AverageR25 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 377AverageR22 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR23 123AverageR29 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR26 544AverageR34 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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