How long is the flight from South Africa to Jamaica?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Jamaica in 25h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, British Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11719 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.

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.

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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 28 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Jamaica

Round-trip from	R20 628
One-way from	R14 914
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R27 776

United Airlines
5/11-8/11
4 total stops
93h 40m total
South Africa to Jamaica

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6/11-31/12
2 total stops
55h 05m total
South Africa to Jamaica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R42 567 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 765 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIN Kingston Norman Manley

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Fri 6/11

18:50-18:55

2 stops55h 05m

Kingston Norman Manley

Wed 31/12

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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Thu 5/11

22:00-16:50

2 stops49h 50m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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15:45-18:35

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R20 628

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Cape TownMontego Bay

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

CPTMBJ

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

20:50-12:13

1 stop22h 23m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Tue 9/2

13:25-18:00

1 stop21h 35m

R21 279

Cape TownMontego Bay

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

20:50-16:19

1 stop26h 29m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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13:25-18:00

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R21 312

Cape TownMontego Bay

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

CPTMBJ

Cape Town Intl

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20:50-12:13

2 stops46h 23m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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15:20-16:10

2 stops41h 50m

R22 094

JohannesburgKingston

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - KIN Kingston Norman Manley

JNBKIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-22:26

2 stops33h 51m

Kingston Norman Manley

Mon 16/11

7:08-10:25

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R23 315

Cape TownKingston

CPT Cape Town Intl - KIN Kingston Norman Manley

CPTKIN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

18:55-22:26

2 stops34h 31m

Kingston Norman Manley

Sun 15/11

16:27-12:10

2 stops36h 43m

R23 315

Cape TownMontego Bay

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

CPTMBJ

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

19:10-12:13

2 stops48h 03m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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13:25-18:00

1 stop21h 35m

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JohannesburgMontego Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

JNBMBJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-17:04

2 stops34h 19m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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14:40-15:35

2 stops41h 55m

R25 154

Cape TownMontego Bay

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl

CPTMBJ

Cape Town Intl

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20:50-15:25

1 stop25h 35m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Thu 11/2

12:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

R26 375

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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 R23 380). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 413). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Jamaica

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

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7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SFO - LIH

Everything was great except the quality of the audio for the monitor

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SFO - LIH

Everything was great except the quality of the audio for the monitor

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 730 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SFO - LIH

Everything was great except the quality of the audio for the monitor

American Airlines

7,0

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12 098 reviews

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7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SFO - LIH

Everything was great except the quality of the audio for the monitor

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 238 reviews

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 247 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

SFO - LIH

Everything was great except the quality of the audio for the monitor

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 25h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, British Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11719 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 R23 380). Flying from South Africa to Jamaica in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 413). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Jamaica

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United Airlines	CheapestR19 108	AverageR24 853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 925	AverageR24 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	CheapestR22 293	AverageR25 092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 766	AverageR27 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

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?

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

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 28 September 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 28 September 2026.

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