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$240+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/2111:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$750
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1912:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$769
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/2612:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$770
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/2712:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$789
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/195:45 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$829
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/2511:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$839
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/2711:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$841
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/297:55 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/209:25 pmALG - SFO
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$844
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/3012:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$849
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/297:55 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:00 pmALG - SFO
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$855
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/297:55 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2710:30 pmALG - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$856
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/314:35 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop14h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/134:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$881

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$549
(oojo)

One-way from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,726
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Africa that are best for you.

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San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 1/25

11:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$649

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

3:15 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/28

9:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$722

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 3/30

10:35 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$735

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

2:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 4/19

10:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$772

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Thu 2/5

11:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$789

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Tue 6/16

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$800

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

8:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/31

9:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$814

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 4/27

7:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 30m

$814

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

2:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 10m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 4/13

10:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

$815

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/28

6:50 am-8:19 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$826

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Africa

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 $851). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Africa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways, and Air France 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,507 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and SWISS fly from San Francisco to Africa in about 25h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 50m. The distance between San Francisco and Africa is about 7454 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 ITA Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $254. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Vueling, 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?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Africa is San Francisco - Cairo. You may also consider San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • 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 $851). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$275Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$395Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$509Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$554Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$554Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$570Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$626Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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