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$729+ Cheap flights from San Jose (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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JNB
ago. 26 — sep. 21
mar. 8/26
mar. 9/2
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,187
(oojo)

One-way from

$729
(Gurufare)
From San Jose to South Africa
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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 agosto 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1110:06 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 44mQatar Airways
jue. 9/251:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mié. 11/1211:06 amSJC - CPT
2 stops34h 59mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/166:55 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops35h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,252
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/219:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops40h 50mQatar Airways
dom. 10/51:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,331
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/308:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops48h 15mQatar Airways
mié. 12/1012:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/20$1,345
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/1312:38 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 12mQatar Airways
lun. 10/2712:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops39h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,377
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/298:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops41h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 10/71:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,422
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/126:15 amSJC - JNB
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
dom. 10/198:25 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,433
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/1510:48 amSJC - CPT
2 stops44h 42mQatar Airways
vie. 11/2112:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops41h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,434
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/1612:53 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops42h 17mQatar Airways
vie. 10/311:45 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,438
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/510:53 amSJC - JNB
2 stops37h 42mQatar Airways
jue. 10/98:25 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/20$1,443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1910:48 amSJC - CPT
2 stops44h 37mQatar Airways
mié. 12/312:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,450
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/512:52 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 58mQatar Airways
dom. 9/141:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops60h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/19$1,451

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to South 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 agosto 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to South Africa that are best for you.

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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

mar. 2/17

8:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/3

12:35 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,187

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

mié. 2/11

5:53 am-10:25 am

2 stops42h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/15

7:35 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,246

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

mié. 1/21

2:28 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/12

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,246

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

jue. 9/11

10:06 am-10:50 am

2 stops39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/25

1:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,247

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

mié. 11/12

11:06 am-8:05 am

2 stops34h 59m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/16

6:55 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,252

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

vie. 2/13

12:54 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/22

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,321

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

dom. 9/21

9:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 10/5

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops42h 46m

$1,331

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

mié. 1/21

5:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/12

1:40 pm-6:04 pm

3 stops38h 24m

$1,342

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

lun. 2/16

8:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/2

7:00 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$1,342

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

jue. 10/30

8:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops48h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/10

12:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,345

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Deals found on 8/20

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Jose to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 21, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 to South Africa?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and American Airlines fly from San Jose to South Africa in about 40h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 12m. The distance between San Jose and South Africa is about 10218 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travelers choose San Jose - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, San Jose - Cape Town Intl or San Jose - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from San Jose 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 to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Jose to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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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