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$834+ 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
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,002
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$834
(FlightHub)
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/281:18 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops33h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops32h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,002
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/286:35 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Tue 11/47:40 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops34h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,097
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:51 amSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 39mQatar Airways
Wed 12/312:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/411:06 amSJC - CPT
2 stops34h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/410:10 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops32h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:51 amSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 39mQatar Airways
Mon 11/1712:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,201
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/38:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops47h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 11/177:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 9/268:45 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/297:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops50h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,223
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:51 amSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 39mQatar Airways
Wed 12/312:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 9/2612:35 pmSJC - JNB
1 stop22h 05mDelta
Mon 9/2911:15 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,278
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:06 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 04mBritish Airways
Mon 12/16:55 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,286
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:00 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 12/26:55 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops52h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,294
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/511:51 amSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 39mQatar Airways
Thu 12/412:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,295

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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 September 15, 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 JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 10/28

1:18 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,002

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 10/28

6:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:40 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,097

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

12:17 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,132

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 2/11

12:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

7:40 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,136

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 2/11

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

7:40 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,156

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 1/25

8:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,163

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sat 1/24

8:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

7:45 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$1,166

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 11/3

11:51 am-10:30 am

2 stops36h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

12:35 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$1,227

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 11/3

11:06 am-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

6:55 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,286

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

6:55 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,286

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to South Africa

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 $1,675). 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 September 15, 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 American Airlines, Delta, and Air France fly from San Jose to South Africa in about 27h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 50m. The distance between San Jose and South Africa is about 10523 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to South Africa one-way?

    $834 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and British Airways, with prices starting from $863 and $1,074, respectively.

  • 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 $1,675). 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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