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Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,264

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SJC — CPT
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 June 6, 2024.

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$1,580

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$1,255
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Monday 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 50% on the overall cost on flights from San Jose to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Cape Town?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from San Jose. Prices for October average $1,596 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,200. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 47% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to 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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Cape Town specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 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 7/1410:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 7/231:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,520
Fri 7/266:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 8/91:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops52h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,553
Sun 7/286:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 8/111:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,558
Thu 7/1810:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 8/151:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,600
Mon 7/2910:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 8/121:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,622
Thu 7/256:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 8/81:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,748
Tue 6/1812:14 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 7/11:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,763
Wed 7/2410:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 8/71:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,776
Thu 7/1110:10 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 7/161:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,860

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Sat 9/76:15 amSJC - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Fri 9/209:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop22h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,376
Tue 11/510:36 amSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 54mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1912:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,378
Wed 11/610:36 amSJC - CPT
2 stops37h 54mQatar Airways
Wed 11/2012:35 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops39h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,379
Sat 9/710:00 amSJC - CPT
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Fri 9/209:30 pmCPT - SJC
1 stop22h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,381
Mon 10/710:11 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 39mQatar Airways
Mon 10/211:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops42h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,384
Sun 10/610:11 amSJC - CPT
2 stops39h 39mQatar Airways
Sun 10/201:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops37h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,395
Wed 10/166:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 10/306:25 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops36h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,396
Tue 9/36:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 9/171:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops40h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,414
Sat 9/76:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 9/211:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops34h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,415

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Sun 6/166:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 7/141:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,887
Fri 6/146:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 7/11:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6$2,052
Wed 6/126:15 amSJC - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 6/231:00 pmCPT - SJC
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$6,897

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Wed 11/201:02 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops35h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,264
Wed 10/912:55 pmSJC - CPT
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,453

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,376 - $1,510

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San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 9/7

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/20

1 stop22h 37m

$1,376

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 11/5

2 stops37h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/19

2 stops42h 30m

$1,378

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 11/6

2 stops37h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops39h 39m

$1,379

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 9/7

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/20

1 stop22h 37m

$1,381

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 10/7

2 stops39h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/21

2 stops42h 12m

$1,384

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sun 10/6

2 stops39h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops37h 01m

$1,395

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 10/8

2 stops63h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/22

3 stops33h 57m

$1,498

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 9/4

2 stops35h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/18

2 stops35h 09m

$1,499

San JoseCape Town Intl

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Sat 9/7

1 stop26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/21

2 stops31h 59m

$1,510

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What is the cheapest day 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 May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Cape Town

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Delta 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
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

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
4,312 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

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
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Iberia
7.1
Good
2,720 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,524 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

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 $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Cape Town for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,376, but on average you can expect to pay $1,443.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Cape Town for under $1,900?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Jose to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

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

    Delta, at $1,376, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and United Airlines. Delta is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    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.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 6/5.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Cape Town (average of $1,255). Flying from San Jose to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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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Top airline flying from San Jose to Cape Town

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DeltaCheapest$1,354Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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