How long is the flight from South Africa to Puerto Rico?

Departing from South Africa to Puerto Rico will take you 30h. There are 11298 km between South Africa and Puerto Rico. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Puerto Rico ranges from 55.0 - 156.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 156.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Puerto Rico when rainfall is around 55.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Puerto Rico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June 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).

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

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

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R23 390+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Puerto Rico

Round-trip from	R23 390
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 856

KLM
4/12-11/12
4 total stops
79h 27m total
South Africa to Puerto Rico

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R75 472 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R15 151 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Puerto Rico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.

Thu 4/1219:20JNB - SJU

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1218:38SJU - JNB

2 stops45h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R23 390

Wed 3/1223:59JNB - SJU

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Mon 15/1214:10SJU - JNB

2 stops40h 00mKLM

Deal found 20/10R23 736

Thu 4/1219:45JNB - SJU

2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1214:10SJU - JNB

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10R27 712

Wed 3/1221:55JNB - SJU

1 stop31h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 15/1213:55SJU - JNB

1 stop23h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/10R33 746

Wed 3/1220:20JNB - SJU

3 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1218:30SJU - JNB

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R34 247

Wed 3/1215:05JNB - SJU

2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/1214:10SJU - JNB

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10R39 226

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Puerto Rico that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

Thu 4/1219:20JNB - SJU

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1218:38SJU - JNB

2 stops45h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R23 390

Wed 3/1223:59JNB - SJU

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Mon 15/1214:10SJU - JNB

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Deal found 20/10R23 736

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Tue 10/211:15SJU - JNB

2 stops41h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/10R24 912

Fri 6/220:10JNB - SJU

2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 10/214:45SJU - JNB

2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R25 828

Thu 4/1219:45JNB - SJU

2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1214:10SJU - JNB

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10R27 712

Fri 6/221:55JNB - SJU

1 stop28h 35mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop22h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/10R30 513

Fri 6/222:00JNB - SJU

2 stops31h 58mDelta

Tue 10/27:30SJU - JNB

1 stop29h 30mDelta

Deal found 17/10R30 565

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Thu 4/12

19:20-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 11/12

18:38-22:05

2 stops45h 27m

R23 390

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

23:59-23:59

2 stops30h 00m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Mon 15/12

14:10-12:10

2 stops40h 00m

R23 736

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-19:13

2 stops30h 08m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

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11:15-10:50

2 stops41h 35m

R24 912

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

20:10-23:55

2 stops33h 45m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 10/2

14:45-8:40

2 stops35h 55m

R25 828

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:45-21:00

2 stops31h 15m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 11/12

14:10-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R27 712

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

21:55-20:30

1 stop28h 35m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 10/2

14:10-19:00

1 stop22h 50m

R30 513

JohannesburgSan Juan

JNB - SJU

JNBSJU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-23:58

2 stops31h 58m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 10/2

7:30-19:00

1 stop29h 30m

R30 565

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Puerto Rico (average of R14 314). Flying from South Africa to Puerto Rico in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 025). 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 PR?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Puerto Rico in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Rico

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Puerto Rico. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

KLM

7,7

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1 404 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 991 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 461 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Puerto Rico?
Departing from South Africa to Puerto Rico will take you 30h. There are 11298 km between South Africa and Puerto Rico. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Puerto Rico flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Puerto Rico?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Puerto Rico (average of R14 314). Flying from South Africa to Puerto Rico in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 025). 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 Puerto Rico

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR14 438	AverageR20 754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 503	AverageR17 166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 159	AverageR25 697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR28 530	AverageR31 052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Puerto Rico

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