Africa

$490+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Africa

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SJC — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Round-trip from

$764
(Delta)

One-way from

$490
(SmartFares)
From San Jose to Africa
One-way flight from San Jose to Africa

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Africa
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:15 amSJC - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Fri 5/298:05 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/6$764
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Thu 5/145:45 amSJC - CPT
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Sun 5/248:05 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/6$769
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Wed 5/1310:20 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Fri 5/298:05 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/6$770
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Tue 5/127:00 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops61h 50mDelta
Fri 5/298:05 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/6$779
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:15 amSJC - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/17:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$791
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/215:05 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/127:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$793
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:45 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Mon 5/187:40 amCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/8$805
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Fri 5/88:05 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 45mDelta
Mon 5/187:40 amCPT - SJC
2 stops41h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/8$810
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Wed 1/2110:45 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Thu 2/127:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/7$811
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Sat 4/117:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Mon 4/2011:15 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/8$846
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Mon 2/1610:35 pmSJC - LOS
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Mon 3/99:45 amLOS - SJC
1 stop19h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/8$873
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Thu 4/99:40 amSJC - NBO
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Sun 4/1911:35 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/7$886

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 5/14

7:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-11:48 am

1 stop24h 43m

$764

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 5/14

7:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

8:05 pm-11:48 am

1 stop24h 43m

$764

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 5/17

10:56 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops33h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-11:48 am

1 stop24h 43m

$769

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 5/18

9:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$769

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$774

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

8:05 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$774

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 5/12

3:45 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops65h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-11:48 am

1 stop24h 43m

$779

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 5/16

5:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops63h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

8:05 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$779

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 2/22

9:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

7:20 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$791

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:20 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$793

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Jose, California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $864). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Africa, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Africa?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Africa. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Africa?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Africa can take about 25h 35m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $764. San Jose, California and Africa are separated by a distance of 10218 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Jose, California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $864). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$874Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$925Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$990Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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