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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to South Africa from R12 506

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 539

One-way from

R12 506
Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 18m total
  • San Jose to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Jose to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 14/57:15SJC - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Fri 29/520:05CPT - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 539
Thu 14/57:15SJC - CPT
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SJC
2 stops33h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 621
Wed 13/522:20SJC - CPT
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SJC
1 stop31h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 637
Tue 12/515:45SJC - CPT
2 stops65h 05mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SJC
1 stop31h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 785
Sun 22/29:15SJC - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/319:20JNB - SJC
2 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 982
Wed 21/117:05SJC - JNB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/219:20JNB - SJC
2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 014
Sat 9/512:45SJC - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Mon 18/57:40CPT - SJC
2 stops42h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/1R13 211
Wed 21/122:45SJC - JNB
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Thu 12/219:20JNB - SJC
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/1R13 310
Sat 11/47:00SJC - CPT
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Mon 20/423:15CPT - SJC
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Deal found 8/1R13 884
Wed 21/17:00SJC - JNB
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Thu 12/223:59JNB - SJC
2 stops31h 19mKLM
Deal found 8/1R16 822
Sat 17/1012:45SJC - JNB
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sat 31/1021:55JNB - SJC
1 stop30h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/1R16 970
Fri 28/815:45SJC - JNB
2 stops34h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 5/920:25JNB - SJC
2 stops28h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R18 069

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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 14/5

7:15-17:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 539

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 14/5

7:15-17:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 539

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 17/5

22:56-17:50

2 stops33h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 621

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 18/5

9:05-17:50

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-20:53

2 stops33h 48m

R12 621

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 13/5

22:20-17:50

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-20:53

2 stops33h 48m

R12 703

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 13/5

22:20-17:50

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

20:05-21:48

2 stops34h 43m

R12 703

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 12/5

15:45-17:50

2 stops65h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-11:48

1 stop24h 43m

R12 785

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 16/5

17:00-17:50

2 stops63h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

20:05-20:53

2 stops33h 48m

R12 785

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 22/2

9:15-22:05

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:20-16:13

2 stops30h 53m

R12 982

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 21/1

6:20-22:05

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:20-22:05

2 stops36h 45m

R13 014

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South Africa (average of R13 047). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 841). 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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  • 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, California to South Africa?

    Departing from San Jose, California to South Africa will take you 25h 35m. The distance between San Jose, California and South Africa is about 16444 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Jose, California 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, California to South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South Africa (average of R13 047). Flying from San Jose, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 841). 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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