How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 30h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, British Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11584 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).

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.

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.

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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 19 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica

Round-trip from	R21 568
One-way from	R12 052
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R25 948

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica (average of R24 828). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R30 393). 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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Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Qatar Airways

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Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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7,3

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1 / 20

8,0

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Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

American Airlines

7,0

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8,0

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Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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6,7

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 30h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, British Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11584 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Jamaica (average of R24 828). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in August is currently the most expensive (average of R30 393). 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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United Airlines	CheapestR19 323	AverageR25 196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR20 149	AverageR24 216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	CheapestR22 544	AverageR25 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 999	AverageR30 629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

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

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

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

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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 19 October 2026.

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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 19 October 2026.

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