Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Cape Town from $1,240

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Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 11:30 am
SJC
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CPT
44h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 6:49 pm
CPT
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SJC
38h 49m2 stops
$1,351Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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11:30 pm - 10:20 am
SJC
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CPT
48h 50m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 9:29 pm
CPT
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SJC
34h 39m2 stops
$1,441British Airways
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 11:30 am
SJC
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CPT
44h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 7:05 pm
CPT
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SJC
39h 05m2 stops
$1,450Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
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7:00 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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CPT
26h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 4:02 pm
CPT
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SJC
28h 32m2 stops
$1,477Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Qatar Airways Logo
11:00 am - 5:25 pm
SJC
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CPT
44h 25m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 1:42 pm
CPT
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SJC
52h 47m2 stops
$1,499Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Feb 6
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6:15 am - 10:30 am
SJC
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CPT
43h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
CPT
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SJC
33h 30m2 stops
$1,549Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 6
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6:15 am - 5:25 pm
SJC
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CPT
49h 10m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 8:00 pm
CPT
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SJC
41h 25m2 stops
$1,552Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
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9:05 am - 5:25 pm
SJC
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CPT
46h 20m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 5:08 pm
CPT
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SJC
38h 33m2 stops
$1,580Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5
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10:16 am - 10:30 am
SJC
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CPT
38h 14m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 8:00 pm
CPT
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SJC
34h 05m2 stops
$1,588Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15
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9:05 am - 10:30 am
SJC
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CPT
39h 25m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 5:09 pm
CPT
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SJC
32h 09m2 stops
$1,629Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Jose, California to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 22
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
44h 15m
2 stops
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
May 6
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
38h 49m
2 stops
SJC6:49 pmSan Jose
Qatar Airways
Apr 21
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
44h 15m
2 stops
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
May 5
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
39h 05m
2 stops
SJC7:05 pmSan Jose
Qatar Airways
Jan 23
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
44h 25m
2 stops
CPT5:25 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 6
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
52h 47m
2 stops
SJC1:42 pmSan Jose

British Airways flights from San Jose, California to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on San Jose, California to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Feb 6
SJC11:30 pmSan Jose
48h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Feb 13
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
34h 39m
2 stops
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
British Airways
Feb 4
SJC12:46 pmSan Jose
37h 24m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 8
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
34h 01m
2 stops
SJC6:56 pmSan Jose
British Airways
Dec 27
SJC8:59 amSan Jose
41h 11m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 31
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
36h 18m
2 stops
SJC9:13 pmSan Jose

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San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops38h 49m

$1,351

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Fri 2/6

11:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops48h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

8:50 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$1,441

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,450

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$1,477

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Fri 1/23

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/6

6:55 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops52h 47m

$1,499

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 3/23

6:15 am-10:30 am

2 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/6

7:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,549

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops49h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,552

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 1/22

9:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

12:35 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops38h 33m

$1,580

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Thu 3/5

10:16 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/15

6:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,588

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Tue 2/10

9:05 am-10:30 am

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,629

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,580. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,068.

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Fastest flight time

38h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Cape Town takes 38h 05m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Cape Town.
  • How far is San Jose to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl is 10205.8 mi away from San Jose. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 38h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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