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$788+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,236
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$788
(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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 10/118:45 amSJC - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops29h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/146:45 amSJC - JNB
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Tue 11/49:55 pmJNB - SJC
1 stop23h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,299
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/156:30 amSJC - JNB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/27:45 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,364
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/256:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops30h 00mKLM
Tue 9/2311:15 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops31h 31mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,367
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/1111:08 amSJC - CPT
2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/186:55 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,624
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/2810:35 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 9/111:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,625
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 10/1210:20 amSJC - JNB
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 11/77:45 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops36h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,667
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/151:00 pmSJC - JNB
2 stops43h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 11/57:50 pmJNB - SJC
2 stops30h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/146:35 amSJC - CPT
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/217:50 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops35h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,603
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/1510:25 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop34h 25mDelta
Sat 6/2111:15 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops31h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/30$2,949

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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 May 1, 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

Sat 10/11

8:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,236

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 10/14

6:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

9:55 pm-11:54 am

1 stop23h 59m

$1,299

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 10/15

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

7:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,364

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 6/25

6:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

11:15 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,367

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 5/11

11:08 am-11:00 am

2 stops38h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

6:55 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,624

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 8/28

10:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

1:00 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops42h 43m

$1,625

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 10/12

10:20 am-9:25 am

2 stops38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

7:45 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,667

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 10/15

1:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

7:50 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops30h 23m

$1,675

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 6/14

6:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

7:50 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$2,603

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 6/15

10:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

11:15 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$2,949

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,696). 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    $937 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $1,013 and $1,678, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose 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 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 $1,696). 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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