How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 23h 18m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12460 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jamaica ranges from 40.0 - 180.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 180.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Jamaica when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jamaica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 48 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from South Africa to Jamaica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 48 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R29 053. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R30 095.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Jamaica?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Jamaica from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R32 721 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R22 211. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Jamaica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Jamaica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Jamaica?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Jamaica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R26 813+ Flights from South Africa to Jamaica

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica

Round-trip from	R24 434
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R31 901

Delta
19/12-7/1
4 total stops
91h 37m total
South Africa to Jamaica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R47 590 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R19 860 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Jamaica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Jamaica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Wed 5/1115:05JNB - MBJ

2 stops28h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1113:25MBJ - JNB

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R26 813

Sun 30/1122:00JNB - MBJ

1 stop23h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1213:25MBJ - JNB

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R36 156

Sun 30/1119:40JNB - MBJ

2 stops48h 24mKLM

Sun 7/1215:38MBJ - JNB

2 stops37h 32mKLM

Deal found 12/9R37 580

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1115:20KIN - JNB

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R41 071

Wed 5/1121:55JNB - MBJ

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Wed 12/1117:59MBJ - JNB

1 stop42h 01mDelta

Deal found 13/9R46 593

Best flights from South Africa to Jamaica
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Wed 5/1115:05JNB - MBJ

2 stops28h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1113:25MBJ - JNB

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R26 813

Sun 21/1220:20JNB - MBJ

2 stops70h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/112:30MBJ - JNB

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9R32 388

Sun 21/1221:55JNB - MBJ

1 stop23h 18mDelta

Fri 9/114:05MBJ - JNB

1 stop21h 55mDelta

Deal found 11/9R34 367

Sat 29/110:45JNB - MBJ

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1217:35MBJ - JNB

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R34 593

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1115:20KIN - JNB

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R41 071

Sun 21/1219:45JNB - MBJ

2 stops51h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/114:48MBJ - JNB

2 stops59h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R34 767

Sat 20/1219:35JNB - MBJ

2 stops50h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/112:30MBJ - JNB

2 stops36h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9R34 923

Sun 21/1219:45JNB - MBJ

2 stops51h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/113:25MBJ - JNB

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R35 670

Sun 21/1220:20JNB - MBJ

2 stops70h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/113:06MBJ - JNB

2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9R37 042

Sun 30/1122:00JNB - MBJ

1 stop23h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1213:25MBJ - JNB

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R36 156

Fri 19/1222:00JNB - MBJ

1 stop23h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/117:14MBJ - JNB

2 stops57h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R37 337

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JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

15:05-12:07

2 stops28h 02m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Wed 12/11

13:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

R26 813

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

20:20-12:06

2 stops70h 46m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sat 10/1

12:30-10:25

2 stops38h 55m

R32 388

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

21:55-14:13

1 stop23h 18m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Fri 9/1

14:05-19:00

1 stop21h 55m

R34 367

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

0:45-16:35

3 stops46h 50m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sun 7/12

17:35-12:35

3 stops36h 00m

R34 593

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:45-16:12

2 stops51h 27m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Thu 8/1

14:48-9:30

2 stops59h 42m

R34 767

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:35-15:11

2 stops50h 36m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sun 11/1

12:30-7:35

2 stops36h 05m

R34 923

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:45-16:12

2 stops51h 27m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sun 11/1

13:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

R35 670

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

22:00-14:29

1 stop23h 29m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sun 7/12

13:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

R36 156

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

20:20-12:06

2 stops70h 46m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Mon 5/1

13:06-8:40

2 stops36h 34m

R37 042

JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB - MBJ

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-14:37

1 stop23h 37m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sat 10/1

17:14-9:30

2 stops57h 16m

R37 337

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Jamaica

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica (average of R1 408). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R2 306). 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 ZA to JM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Jamaica as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Jamaica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Jamaica, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 934 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 23h 18m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12460 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Jamaica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Jamaica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Jamaica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Jamaica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Jamaica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica 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 South Africa to Jamaica?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica (average of R1 408). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in December is currently the most expensive (average of R2 306). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Jamaica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR19 907	AverageR26 340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR22 673	AverageR32 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR26 143	AverageR32 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR26 263	AverageR33 362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR29 119	AverageR35 809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Jamaica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Jamaica that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Jamaica from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Jamaica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Jamaica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Jamaica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Jamaica, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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