Which airlines fly to San Jose, California?

Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from South Africa are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, British Airways and Turkish Airlines. There may also be other airline options depending on where in South Africa you’re flying from.

British Airways Flights to San Jose, California

British Airways operates around 2 flights into San Jose, California in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Los Angeles, with the best return British Airways deal found being R17 368 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Jose, California). Users have rated British Airways 6,7/10 in over 7 494 reviews on momondo.

R18 059 Cheap Flights to San Jose in 2025/26

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20:35 - 21:29CPT-SJC

34h 54m2 stops

6:00 - 12:10SJC-CPT

44h 10m2 stops

R22 353American Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

20:35 - 23:10CPT-SJC

36h 35m2 stops

14:32 - 12:10SJC-CPT

35h 38m2 stops

R23 339American Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

20:50 - 22:07CPT-SJC

35h 17m2 stops

22:30 - 19:15SJC-CPT

34h 45m1 stop

R31 512Delta

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

20:50 - 19:12CPT-SJC

32h 22m2 stops

22:30 - 19:15SJC-CPT

34h 45m1 stop

R31 529Delta

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

20:50 - 19:12CPT-SJC

32h 22m3 stops

8:40 - 18:00SJC-CPT

23h 20m2 stops

R31 771United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

20:50 - 19:12CPT-SJC

32h 22m3 stops

8:40 - 18:00SJC-CPT

23h 20m2 stops

R31 823United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

12:35 - 20:04CPT-SJC

41h 29m2 stops

13:00 - 10:30SJC-CPT

36h 30m2 stops

R41 727Qatar Airways

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Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:35-21:29

2 stops34h 54m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

6:00-12:10

2 stops44h 10m

R22 353

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:35-23:10

2 stops36h 35m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

14:32-12:10

2 stops35h 38m

R23 339

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-22:07

2 stops35h 17m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

R31 512

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-19:12

2 stops32h 22m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

22:30-19:15

1 stop34h 45m

R31 529

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-19:12

3 stops32h 22m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R31 771

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-19:12

3 stops32h 22m

San Jose

Sun 8/2

8:40-18:00

2 stops23h 20m

R31 823

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/1

12:35-20:04

2 stops41h 29m

San Jose

Wed 25/3

13:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

R41 727

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-16:44

2 stops38h 09m

R18 059

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/1

19:00-18:26

2 stops33h 26m

R38 957

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San Jose, California flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose, California?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to San Jose, California from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was R18 228. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around R30 302. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Jose, California.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Jose, California?

Flying to San Jose, California from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R18 871 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to San Jose, California are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of R22 889. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Cheapest flights to San Jose

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	3% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Jose, California costs on average just R17 401 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	73% more expensive	It costs about R30 975 for flights to San Jose, California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	September	100% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to San Jose, California from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Cheap San Jose, California flight deals and tips

Summary info about San Jose, California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R18 059
Best Round-Trip Price	R22 353
Fastest flight time	33h 26m

The best one-way flight price to San Jose from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R18 059 (Cape Town Intl to San Jose).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Jose from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R22 353 (Cape Town Intl to San Jose).

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The fastest flight to San Jose from South Africa takes 33h 26m (Cape Town Intl to San Jose).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Jose, California

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to San Jose, California, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R18 872.

Is there an alternative airport near San Jose, California?

Those flying to San Jose, California could potentially find better pricing at Oakland Airport (51 km from San Jose, California city centre), San Francisco Airport (54 km from San Jose, California city centre), Concord Buchanan Fld Airport (74 km from San Jose, California city centre), Monterey Regional Airport (83 km from San Jose, California city centre) or Stockton Airport (84 km from San Jose, California city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San Jose, California?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in San Jose, California is Oakland Airport where the average price is R7 023. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San Jose Airport?

Prices for flights to San Jose Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San Jose Airport?

The number of operators available for flights to San Jose Airport is 1 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Jose Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Jose Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Jose Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Jose Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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