How long is the flight from San Jose to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from San Jose to South Africa in 24h. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16935 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to South Africa one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R14 448. Qatar Airways flights start at R14 482 while deals on Emirates start at R23 460 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from San Jose to South Africa?

The most popular flight routes from San Jose to South Africa are San Jose - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, San Jose - Cape Town Intl and San Jose - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to South Africa as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to South Africa?

San Jose (SJC), located 4,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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Wed 15/10

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SJC - JNB

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Tue 30/9

15:55-17:45

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19:00-22:24

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R19 622

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 21/1

14:28-10:25

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:00-20:45

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R19 657

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 11/2

12:55-12:10

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R19 727

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 11/2

22:30-19:00

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:59-21:06

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R20 074

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

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8:40-18:35

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R20 248

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

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8:10-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

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R21 880

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

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San Jose

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8:10-17:25

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Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:58

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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

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8:10-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

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12:35-18:53

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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

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Tue 7/10

6:15-10:50

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:00-17:20

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R23 443

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to South Africa?

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to South Africa?
San Jose (SJC), located 4,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to South Africa.
How long is the flight from San Jose to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from San Jose to South Africa in 24h. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16935 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R14 448. Qatar Airways flights start at R14 482 while deals on Emirates start at R23 460 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from San Jose to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from San Jose to South Africa are San Jose - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, San Jose - Cape Town Intl and San Jose - Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to South Africa 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 San Jose to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Jose to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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