Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of San Jose.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SJO to CPT flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a popular stopover on the SJO to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is 464 €. A round-trip fare right now is 1.203 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without experiencing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
