How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 29h 05m. Fly via British Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12324 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 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 25% on flights from South Africa to Jamaica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 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 394. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R30 448.

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 R33 490 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R22 612. 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.

R20 205+ Flights from South Africa to Jamaica

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica

Round-trip from	R23 965
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R33 716

British Airways
19/1-25/1
4 total stops
71h 05m total
South Africa to Jamaica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R51 172 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R19 440 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 8 September 2025.

Sat 6/918:50JNB - MBJ

2 stops47h 33mDelta

Thu 18/912:50MBJ - JNB

2 stops38h 30mDelta

Deal found 5/9R20 205

Wed 10/919:25JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Wed 17/913:00KIN - JNB

2 stops37h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9R22 155

Tue 9/921:15JNB - KIN

2 stops29h 23mBritish Airways

Tue 16/96:00KIN - JNB

2 stops44h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9R22 243

Mon 6/1019:25JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 13/1020:20KIN - JNB

1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R22 471

Mon 3/1122:00JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Fri 7/1115:20KIN - JNB

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R25 177

Wed 10/921:55JNB - KIN

1 stop29h 05mDelta

Wed 17/99:00KIN - JNB

1 stop27h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/9R25 335

Sat 6/921:20JNB - MBJ

1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/912:52MBJ - JNB

1 stop21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/9R31 783

Tue 9/923:30JNB - KIN

2 stops45h 23mKLM

Tue 16/99:00KIN - JNB

2 stops29h 20mKLM

Deal found 8/9R34 559

Mon 6/106:30JNB - KIN

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1018:25KIN - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9R38 196

Wed 10/98:40JNB - KIN

3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/918:25KIN - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9R43 098

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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 8 September 2025.

Mon 6/1019:25JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 13/1020:20KIN - JNB

1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R22 471

Mon 6/1021:55JNB - KIN

1 stop29h 05mDelta

Mon 13/109:00KIN - JNB

1 stop27h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/9R25 335

Mon 6/106:30JNB - KIN

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1018:25KIN - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9R38 196

Mon 19/122:00JNB - KIN

2 stops28h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 25/18:25KIN - JNB

2 stops43h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/9R23 965

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica. Data last updated 8 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 9/921:15JNB - KIN

2 stops29h 23mBritish Airways

Tue 16/96:00KIN - JNB

2 stops44h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9R22 243

Tue 9/923:30JNB - KIN

2 stops45h 23mKLM

Tue 16/99:00KIN - JNB

2 stops29h 20mKLM

Deal found 8/9R34 559

Wed 10/919:25JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Wed 17/913:00KIN - JNB

2 stops37h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9R22 155

Wed 10/921:55JNB - KIN

1 stop29h 05mDelta

Wed 17/99:00KIN - JNB

1 stop27h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/9R25 335

Wed 10/98:40JNB - KIN

3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/918:25KIN - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9R43 098

Mon 6/1019:25JNB - KIN

2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 13/1020:20KIN - JNB

1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R22 471

Mon 6/106:30JNB - KIN

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1018:25KIN - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9R38 196

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Mon 6/10

19:25-19:50

2 stops31h 25m

Kingston Norman Manley

Mon 13/10

20:20-9:25

1 stop30h 05m

R22 471

JohannesburgKingston

JNB - KIN

JNBKIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-19:05

2 stops28h 05m

Kingston Norman Manley

Sun 25/1

8:25-10:25

2 stops43h 00m

R23 965

JohannesburgKingston

JNB - KIN

JNBKIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

21:55-20:00

1 stop29h 05m

Kingston Norman Manley

Mon 13/10

9:00-19:40

1 stop27h 40m

R25 335

JohannesburgKingston

JNB - KIN

JNBKIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

6:30-16:45

3 stops41h 15m

Kingston Norman Manley

Mon 13/10

18:25-13:05

2 stops35h 40m

R38 196

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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

1 386 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

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

1 386 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.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 944 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 354 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

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 29h 05m. Fly via British Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12324 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	CheapestR20 140	AverageR26 648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR22 938	AverageR32 807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR26 449	AverageR32 630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR26 571	AverageR33 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR29 461	AverageR36 228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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

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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 8 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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