Africa

$387+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
May 2 — May 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Africa

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/173:15 pm
SFO
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CAI
1 stop25h 00m
ITA Airways
Mon 6/15:55 pm
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop29h 20m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/31$576
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/174:35 am
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$577
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/123:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/283:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
ITA Airways
Wed 5/135:55 pm
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop29h 20m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/30$580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:26 am
SFO
-
CAI
2 stops31h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
ITA Airways
Sat 5/94:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/29$582
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/153:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
ITA Airways
Thu 8/204:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/29$589
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/183:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$590
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/22:00 pm
SFO
-
CAI
2 stops50h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/144:35 am
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$591
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/173:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/104:35 pm
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/24:35 pm
CAI
-
SFO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:15 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop25h 00m
ITA Airways
Sat 5/234:45 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
ITA Airways
Deal found 3/30$598

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$576
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,236
From San Francisco to Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Tue 6/9

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$599

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Tue 9/22

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$599

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Mon 6/8

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$599

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 10/18

12:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 00m

$717

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

6:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Cairo

Wed 9/16

2:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

$749

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

5:55 am-2:10 am

2 stops34h 15m

Cairo

Sat 5/30

4:05 am-10:27 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$775

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

5:55 pm-2:10 am

2 stops22h 15m

Cairo

Sat 6/13

3:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$778

San FranciscoAlexandria

SFO - HBE

SFOHBE

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

6:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Alexandria Borg El Arab

Mon 9/28

3:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$778

San FranciscoAlexandria

SFO - HBE

SFOHBE

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

6:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Alexandria Borg El Arab

Mon 4/27

3:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$778

San FranciscoTunis

SFO - TUN

SFOTUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

6:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

Tunis Carthage

Sun 5/31

11:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 05m

$782

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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.

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 April 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Air France, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Africa?

    Airlines like ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Africa in about 18h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 35m. The distance between San Francisco and Africa is about 6233 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $176. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Air France, 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?

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$484Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$496Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$554Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$581Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$582Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$588Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$680Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$680Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SAUDIACheapest$751Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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