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Find cheap flights from San José to Cape Town from R10 847

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Cape Town departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Cape Town.
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Cape Town

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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13:30 - 15:20SJO-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
20:00 - 20:50CPT-SJO
56h 50m2 stops
R18 419
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
7:55 - 9:55SJO-CPT
42h 00m2 stops
20:00 - 11:38CPT-SJO
47h 38m2 stops
R20 047United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
13:30 - 15:20SJO-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
20:00 - 19:37CPT-SJO
55h 37m2 stops
R20 255United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
11:50 - 12:40SJO-CPT
40h 50m2 stops
17:45 - 10:03CPT-SJO
48h 18m2 stops
R24 117United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 29
7:15 - 14:30SJO-CPT
47h 15m2 stops
19:50 - 11:39CPT-SJO
23h 49m1 stop
R27 222
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Mon, Sep 2 - Mon, Oct 14
19:30 - 16:40SJO-CPT
37h 10m2 stops
8:40 - 17:25CPT-SJO
40h 45m1 stop
R28 282SWISS
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
19:30 - 16:40SJO-CPT
37h 10m2 stops
8:40 - 17:25CPT-SJO
40h 45m1 stop
R28 357SWISS
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
19:30 - 10:00SJO-CPT
54h 30m2 stops
17:45 - 17:55CPT-SJO
56h 10m2 stops
R39 602Lufthansa
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Mon, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 15
14:31 - 11:50SJO-CPT
37h 19m2 stops
16:35 - 22:04CPT-SJO
37h 29m3 stops
R41 912Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
14:31 - 11:50SJO-CPT
37h 19m2 stops
16:35 - 22:05CPT-SJO
37h 30m3 stops
R45 111Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 15

Flights from San José to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost R27 960 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is R45 205 and R44 221 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San José to Cape Town found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R20 047 on United Airlines, followed by SWISS (R28 282). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R10 847 on United Airlines and from R12 948 on SWISS.

How long does a flight from San José to Cape Town take?

Flying between Cape Town and San José will take minimum 20h 31m and will require at least one stop.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R10 847
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to Cape Town

When to book flights from San José to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Cape Town was R573 for a one-way ticket and R973 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/6Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
44h 30mSJO-CPT
R10 847
26/4Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
41h 50mSJO-CPT
R11 036
26/4Fri
1 stopSWISS
32h 20mSJO-CPT
R12 948
8/5Wed
2 stops
37h 50mSJO-CPT
R13 440
8/6Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
61h 00mSJO-CPT
R13 554
11/6Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
37h 15mSJO-CPT
R15 258
7/6Fri
2 stops
42h 45mSJO-CPT
R15 636
12/6Wed
3 stopsLufthansa
35h 20mSJO-CPT
R19 138
10/6Mon
3 stopsQatar Airways
44h 40mSJO-CPT
R31 595
7/6Fri
3 stopsQatar Airways
44h 40mSJO-CPT
R32 295

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Last minute flights from San José to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/4Mon
multi-stop
67h 40mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
48h 58mCPT-SJO
R29 702
31/3Sun
multi-stop
49h 51mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
39h 35mCPT-SJO
R34 851
1/4Mon
multi-stop
45h 25mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
32h 29mCPT-SJO
R35 702
1/4Mon
multi-stop
46h 43mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
39h 35mCPT-SJO
R37 330
1/4Mon
multi-stop
52h 00mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
39h 35mCPT-SJO
R37 936
31/3Sun
multi-stop
25h 36mSJO-CPT
15/4Mon
multi-stop
31h 50mCPT-SJO
R67 960

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San José - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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Cape Town - San José

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