South Africa

$730+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JNB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

Cheapest flights from San Jose to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:09 pm
SJC
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JNB
2 stops35h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 9/209:15 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,068
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:09 pm
SJC
-
JNB
2 stops32h 51m
British Airways
Tue 9/157:25 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops29h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,078
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:09 pm
SJC
-
JNB
2 stops35h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 9/219:15 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,138
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/147:15 am
SJC
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/59:55 pm
JNB
-
SJC
1 stop29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,178
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1510:20 pm
SJC
-
JNB
1 stop36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/49:55 pm
JNB
-
SJC
1 stop29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,244
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:49 am
SJC
-
JNB
2 stops36h 11m
British Airways
Tue 9/87:25 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops29h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,265
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1412:45 pm
SJC
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/49:55 pm
JNB
-
SJC
1 stop22h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,296
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:49 am
SJC
-
JNB
2 stops36h 11m
British Airways
Fri 9/187:25 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops34h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,343
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/272:36 pm
SJC
-
JNB
2 stops33h 49m
Iberia
Sun 8/97:25 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops34h 41m
Iberia
Deal found 2/2$1,410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 9/57:15 am
SJC
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Delta
Mon 9/218:25 pm
JNB
-
SJC
2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:52 pm
SJC
-
CPT
2 stops35h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 2/176:55 pm
CPT
-
SJC
2 stops37h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:46 pm
SJC
-
CPT
2 stops37h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:50 pm
CPT
-
SJC
2 stops36h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,456

Find flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,178
(Ovago)

One-way from

$730
(oojo)
From San Jose to South Africa
One-way flight from San Jose to South Africa

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San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 7/14

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/5

9:55 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop29h 54m

$1,178

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 7/27

2:36 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

7:25 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$1,410

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 5/7

2:02 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

6:50 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$1,466

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 7/16

12:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

12:20 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,483

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 5/7

8:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,506

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:16 am-5:25 pm

2 stops45h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

12:35 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,507

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 2/24

10:16 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

12:35 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops37h 34m

$1,529

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 5/7

8:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,541

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 3/16

8:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

1:45 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$1,541

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 4/3

6:15 am-9:00 am

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

8:40 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops49h 32m

$1,565

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South Africa (average of $810). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to South Africa?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to South 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 South Africa?

    Airlines like Iberia, Qatar Airways, and British Airways fly from San Jose, California to South Africa in about 33h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 06m. There are 10523 mi between San Jose, California and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to South Africa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to South 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 South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South Africa (average of $810). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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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