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$879+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JNB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2310:55 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/277:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,880
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/236:35 amSJC - JNB
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Sat 12/277:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,899
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:24 amSJC - CPT
2 stops38h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1512:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,931
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2210:55 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Sat 12/277:20 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,086
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amSJC - JNB
2 stops42h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 12/2710:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$2,157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:30 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2710:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,409
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amSJC - JNB
2 stops42h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 12/317:35 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops37h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$2,485
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:35 amSJC - JNB
1 stop26h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 12/279:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop33h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/17$2,688
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2810:55 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Wed 12/319:55 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops44h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/15$2,748
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amSJC - DUR
3 stops42h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 1/17:00 amDUR - SJC
3 stops45h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$4,770
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:24 amSJC - CPT
2 stops38h 06mQatar Airways
Wed 12/316:55 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$5,551
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:06 pmSJC - DUR
3 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:10 pmDUR - SJC
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$9,076

Find flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,062
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One-way from

$879
(oojo)
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San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 4/27

7:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

9:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop33h 58m

$1,062

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/14

5:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/21

9:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,062

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 1/31

10:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

7:20 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$1,086

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-8:19 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,086

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 4/27

9:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

6:00 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$1,086

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

10:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,086

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

10:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,104

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-5:30 pm

2 stops49h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

12:35 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops38h 33m

$1,485

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:16 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$1,489

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 3/5

10:16 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

12:35 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,549

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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 $800). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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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 Delta and Qatar Airways fly from San Jose, California to South Africa in about 27h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 50m. 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?

    Most travelers choose San Jose - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, San Jose - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Jose - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route 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 $800). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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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