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Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,222

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — CPT
May 10 — May 171
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 May 5, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,248
From San Jose to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 77% on the overall cost on flights from San Jose to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Cape Town (SJC - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Jose to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Jose and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found from San Jose to Cape Town. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 10/3110:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 11/146:25 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops32h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,222
Wed 10/28:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops41h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 10/161:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,246
Mon 9/212:16 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 34mQatar Airways
Mon 9/161:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,316
Tue 10/2910:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 11/276:25 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,352
Sun 9/810:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 9/141:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops34h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,356
Wed 9/410:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 9/181:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,398
Sat 9/712:16 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 34mQatar Airways
Sat 9/211:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops34h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,401
Sun 9/810:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 9/231:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops30h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,408
Fri 11/18:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 11/1512:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops39h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,421

Cheap Delta flights from San Jose to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Jose and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from San Jose to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sun 9/810:55 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop33h 55mDelta
Sun 9/229:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop30h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,381
Sun 9/810:55 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop33h 55mDelta
Sun 9/229:30 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,386
Fri 9/67:10 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 40mDelta
Fri 9/209:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop22h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,481
Mon 7/86:30 amSJC - CPT
1 stop26h 20mDelta
Mon 7/2211:15 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops31h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,609
Sun 7/287:30 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 20mDelta
Fri 8/169:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop22h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,681
Sun 7/2810:15 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop34h 35mDelta
Fri 8/169:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop22h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,689
Thu 10/176:30 amSJC - CPT
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Sun 10/2712:30 amCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,730
Thu 10/1712:05 pmSJC - CPT
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Sun 10/2712:30 amCPT - SJC
2 stops30h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,803
Tue 10/19:01 amSJC - CPT
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Tue 2/189:15 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop24h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/4$9,379

Cheap San Jose to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Jose to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 5/2610:21 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 29mQatar Airways
Sun 6/91:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,593
Tue 6/410:21 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 29mQatar Airways
Tue 6/181:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,793
Wed 6/56:30 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 6/191:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,799
Sat 5/2510:21 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 29mQatar Airways
Sat 6/81:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,907
Sun 6/236:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 7/71:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,966
Wed 6/266:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 7/101:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,970
Thu 6/276:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 7/111:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,093
Thu 6/66:30 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/131:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,171
Tue 6/410:25 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 6/151:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$7,268

San Jose to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Jose to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 10/3110:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 11/146:25 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops32h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,222
Wed 10/28:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops41h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 10/161:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,246
Fri 11/810:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops44h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 11/1412:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,247
Sun 11/310:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops44h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 11/1712:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,248
Sun 9/810:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/241:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,281
Sat 9/712:16 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/241:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,295
Mon 9/212:16 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 34mQatar Airways
Mon 9/161:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,316
Mon 11/48:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops46h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 11/186:25 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,318
Wed 9/412:16 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/241:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,322

One-way flights to Cape Town from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Jose to Cape Town, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from San Jose to Cape Town can use the search form above.
Tue 5/2812:57 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$15,835

Find flights from San Jose to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Cape Town 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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$1,222 - $1,719

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San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 10/31

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/14

2 stops32h 44m

$1,222

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 10/2

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops37h 01m

$1,246

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 9/8

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/24

2 stops37h 55m

$1,281

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 9/7

2 stops37h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/24

2 stops37h 55m

$1,295

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 9/8

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop30h 38m

$1,381

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 9/8

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/22

2 stops30h 21m

$1,386

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 9/5

2 stops37h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/23

2 stops34h 18m

$1,491

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 7/8

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/22

2 stops31h 51m

$1,679

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 10/17

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/28

3 stops35h 13m

$1,719

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Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to Cape Town is currently $15,835 while a round-trip flight costs $1,411. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from San Jose to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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.

January

$1,248

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,407

June

$1,644

July

$1,723

August

$1,445

September

$1,420

October

$1,384

November

$1,337

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 5, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Delta and British Airways from San Jose to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

KLM
7.9
Good
1,603 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Iberia
7.1
Good
2,744 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Cape Town for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Cape Town for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,222, but on average you can expect to pay $1,357.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Cape Town round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at $1,222, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.

  • What does SJC to CPT mean?

    This is defined as San Jose Airport (SJC) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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 Cape Town.

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to Cape Town

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DeltaCheapest$1,221Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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