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Cheap flights from Cape Town to San Jose, California from R14 499

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJC
Nov 16 — Nov 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 911

One-way from

R14 499
KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/1-6/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 37m total
  • Cape Town to San Jose
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 38m total
  • Cape Town to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Sat 29/1120:50CPT - SJC
2 stops30h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/128:45SJC - CPT
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10R34 332
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - SJC
2 stops45h 24mQatar Airways
Mon 5/16:15SJC - CPT
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/10R35 926
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - SJC
2 stops45h 24mQatar Airways
Sun 4/110:24SJC - CPT
2 stops38h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/10R36 151
Sat 29/117:55CPT - SJC
2 stops44h 24mDelta
Sat 6/1212:55SJC - CPT
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Deal found 15/10R41 365

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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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to San Jose that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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San Jose

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:55-18:27

2 stops33h 32m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

6:00-12:10

2 stops44h 10m

R17 738

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

7:55-17:52

2 stops43h 57m

San Jose

Fri 6/2

10:10-5:50

2 stops33h 40m

R17 911

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

7:55-17:52

2 stops43h 57m

San Jose

Fri 6/2

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

R18 864

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-18:51

2 stops32h 01m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

12:55-19:15

1 stop20h 20m

R31 544

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-16:31

2 stops29h 41m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

12:55-19:15

1 stop20h 20m

R31 786

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

20:50-17:38

2 stops30h 48m

San Jose

Sat 6/12

8:45-7:40

2 stops36h 55m

R34 332

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

12:35-23:59

2 stops45h 24m

San Jose

Sun 4/1

10:24-10:30

2 stops38h 06m

R36 151

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

7:55-18:19

2 stops44h 24m

San Jose

Sat 6/12

12:55-19:15

1 stop20h 20m

R41 365

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

R46 874

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

21:30-19:08

1 stop31h 38m

R14 499

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to San Jose

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 689). Flying from Cape Town to San Jose, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of R17 426). 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 17 October 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, KLM, and Delta fly from Cape Town to San Jose, California in about 33h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 25m. 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 689). Flying from Cape Town to San Jose, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of R17 426). 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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