Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa from $465

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 11/1. 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.
SFO — JNB
May 19 — May 261

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

To save up to 35% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Africa from $1,457 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,594 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Africa?

Flights from San Francisco to Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Africa in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,058.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Africa (SFO - AF)?

When flying from San Francisco to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between San Francisco and Africa. 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Mon 10/2110:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops50h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 11/512:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops37h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$931
Fri 11/19:00 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop28h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 11/811:35 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop26h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$967
Fri 5/2410:45 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops53h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 6/102:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,153

Cheap RwandAir flights from San Francisco to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by RwandAir for the route between San Francisco and Africa. 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Wed 9/44:10 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops36h 30mRwandAir
Wed 9/113:10 pmJRO - SFO
3 stops32h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/13$1,233
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/13$1,397
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Tue 6/43:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/13$1,458
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/13$1,497

Cheap San Francisco to Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Prices were last updated on May 14, 2024.
Wed 6/52:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1011:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$910
Mon 6/32:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1011:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$917
Wed 6/52:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/113:25 pmALG - SFO
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$956
Wed 6/52:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amALG - SFO
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$958
Mon 6/32:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/128:45 amALG - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$966
Sat 6/12:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1011:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$968
Wed 6/52:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1411:25 amALG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$987
Mon 6/32:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1411:25 amALG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$994
Thu 6/62:42 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1011:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$996

San Francisco to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Thu 10/244:20 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop34h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/144:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/13$611
Tue 10/153:50 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/111:30 amCMN - SFO
1 stop36h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/13$677
Sat 11/27:50 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/810:15 amCAI - SFO
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$712
Wed 11/137:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Wed 11/276:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop31h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/13$732
Mon 11/254:40 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/14:55 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/13$755
Mon 10/146:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/303:15 amCAI - SFO
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$758
Tue 10/298:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Fri 1/311:00 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/13$760
Tue 10/299:35 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 00mAustrian Airlines
Fri 1/314:35 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops36h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$761
Mon 8/56:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/165:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$771

San Francisco to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Mon 5/207:30 amSFO - ALG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/191:50 amALG - SFO
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,140
Tue 5/2112:40 amSFO - NBO
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Sun 5/2610:50 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,150
Mon 5/2012:40 amSFO - NBO
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Tue 5/2811:59 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,157
Mon 5/2012:40 amSFO - NBO
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Tue 5/2811:59 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,161
Fri 5/243:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Fri 5/314:45 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,177
Mon 5/204:45 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/191:50 amALG - SFO
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,190
Mon 5/206:35 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/1912:20 amALG - SFO
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,207
Wed 5/226:05 amSFO - NBO
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sun 5/2610:50 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops31h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,225
Tue 5/2112:40 amSFO - NBO
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Sun 5/2610:50 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops31h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,230

One-way flights to Africa from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Africa. 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Fri 11/15:40 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$465
Sun 7/288:10 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$490
Sun 7/78:10 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 15mVueling
Deal found 5/13$491
Tue 7/237:30 amSFO - CMN
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$496
Tue 7/161:15 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$514
Wed 9/184:10 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$515
Fri 8/239:50 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$519
Sun 7/78:10 pmSFO - CAI
3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$522
Thu 9/194:10 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops38h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$524

Find flights from San Francisco to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Africa 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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$611 - $898

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San FranciscoCasablanca Mohamed V

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Thu 10/24

1 stop34h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 11/14

1 stop30h 25m

$611

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 7/30

1 stop36h 40m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 9/17

1 stop37h 50m

$762

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 7/15

1 stop16h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 9/4

1 stop28h 20m

$767

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

2 stops28h 47m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 9/30

2 stops35h 54m

$819

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 7/30

2 stops32h 46m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 9/17

2 stops29h 06m

$832

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 7/23

1 stop24h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 10/29

1 stop15h 50m

$847

San FranciscoNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 9/26

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/14

2 stops30h 28m

$863

San FranciscoNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops39h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops51h 20m

$885

San FranciscoNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop40h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops29h 50m

$898

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Deals found on 5/13

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated May 14, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,574 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,996 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,086 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,963 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just $611, but on average you can expect to pay $793.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Africa for under $1,200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $491. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Africa?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Africa?

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    SFO and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to JNB refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Africa 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Africa with specific airlines?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa 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 Francisco to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Africa 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 Francisco to Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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British AirwaysCheapest$523Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest$537Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest$543Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$547Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$549Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$619Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest$723Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$735Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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