R11 085 Find Cheap Flights from San José to South Africa

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 South Africa departing on 29/12. 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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Book Cheap San José to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San José to South Africa 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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Recent return flight deals from San José to South Africa

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 17:00
SJO
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CPT
43h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:42
CPT
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SJO
23h 52m1 stop
R16 383United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:35
SJO
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JNB
25h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 12:42
JNB
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SJO
34h 17m2 stops
R16 552United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 18:35
SJO
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JNB
25h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 12:42
JNB
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SJO
34h 17m2 stops
R16 704United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 - 18:35
SJO
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JNB
28h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:39
JNB
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SJO
30h 39m2 stops
R17 497United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 12:10
SJO
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JNB
32h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 18:56
JNB
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SJO
26h 57m2 stops
R17 564Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
R17 986KLM
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
45h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 7:15
JNB
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SJO
44h 15m2 stops
R18 239United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 7:15
JNB
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SJO
44h 15m2 stops
R18 290United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
20:30 - 12:10
SJO
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JNB
31h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
R18 526KLM
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
7:00 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
31h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
R20 989KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to South Africa 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 to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to South Africa, 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 to South Africa is August, when tickets cost R8 942 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R43 261 and R41 270 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR11 085
Best time to beat the crowds (43% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to South Africa?

    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 South Africa.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to South Africa?

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

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

    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 from San José to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R25 029 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R25 029.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San José to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9092 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
6,6Food
7,1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

6,0 GoodSue, Dec 2025
SJO - SFO
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Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

The LH flight was great except for the delay at boarding. It should be announced well in tme.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

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