R8 419 Find Cheap Flights from San José to South Africa

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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

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 18:30
SJO
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JNB
21h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 11:38
JNB
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SJO
33h 13m
2 stops
R15 836United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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13:20 - 16:55
SJO
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CPT
43h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 19:39
CPT
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SJO
32h 54m
2 stops
R16 361United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
11:13 - 15:20
SJO
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CPT
44h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 12:21
CPT
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SJO
50h 26m
2 stops
R16 599United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 12:40
SJO
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CPT
39h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 19:39
CPT
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SJO
32h 54m
2 stops
R16 710United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
5:30 - 15:05
SJO
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CPT
25h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 19:39
CPT
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SJO
32h 54m
2 stops
R17 186United Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Mon, Jan 25
Air Canada Logo
8:00 - 9:20
SJO
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JNB
41h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 23:15
JNB
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SJO
35h 00m
2 stops
R18 521Air Canada
Sun, Jul 26 - Tue, Jan 19
Air Canada Logo
8:00 - 9:20
SJO
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JNB
41h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 0:20
JNB
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SJO
36h 05m
2 stops
R18 600Air Canada
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 21:55
SJO
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CPT
30h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 17:50
CPT
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SJO
34h 30m
2 stops
R19 299Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 21:55
SJO
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CPT
30h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 17:50
CPT
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SJO
34h 30m
2 stops
R19 315Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Fri, Jun 12
Air France Logo
19:15 - 11:05
SJO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:00 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
31h 00m
1 stop
R19 648Air France
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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 419 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R40 727 and R38 852 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR8 419
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 42% lower on average.
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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 9281 reviews
6,6Food
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,1Crew
7,3Comfort
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Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

4,0 OkayVicky, Feb 2026
LAX - SYD
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Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

Italian airport boarding is always funny. But to not be able to load my luggage with over 1 hour layover is ridiculous

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

Hotter than Hades in August. Why, why do crews think that in the winter when we are already dressed for cold weather we need a cabin that is 82 degrees. Even the vents were blowing hot air.

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

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

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