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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Jose, California from R12 253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJC
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 970

One-way from

R12 253
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 53m total
  • Cape Town to San Jose
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 46m total
  • Cape Town to San Jose
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Best flights from Cape Town to San Jose
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

Wed 4/218:55CPT - SJC
2 stops54h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/211:51SJC - CPT
2 stops58h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11R22 970
Sun 3/513:00CPT - SJC
2 stops42h 04mQatar Airways
Thu 14/56:45SJC - CPT
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11R30 143
Wed 4/220:50CPT - SJC
2 stops35h 06mDelta
Sun 8/222:30SJC - CPT
1 stop34h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/11R31 627
Wed 4/220:50CPT - SJC
3 stops32h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/28:40SJC - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11R31 906

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
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San Jose

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Price

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:55-15:34

2 stops54h 39m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

11:51-8:05

2 stops58h 14m

R22 970

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:00-22:04

2 stops42h 04m

San Jose

Thu 14/5

6:45-10:50

2 stops43h 05m

R30 143

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-21:56

2 stops35h 06m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

R31 627

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-19:12

3 stops32h 22m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R31 906

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

23:10-18:56

2 stops29h 46m

R12 253

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

13:00-22:04

2 stops42h 04m

R17 943

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

18:55-20:49

2 stops59h 54m

R31 627

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

13:00-22:04

2 stops42h 04m

R74 774

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Deals found on 6/11

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to San Jose, California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Jose, California (average of R14 801). Flying from Cape Town to San Jose, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of R17 559). 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 CPT to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to San Jose, California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Jose, California?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Delta fly from Cape Town to San Jose, California in about 35h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16444 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Jose 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 Cape Town to San Jose, California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Jose, California (average of R14 801). Flying from Cape Town to San Jose, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of R17 559). 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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