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$340+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa

SFO — JNB
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Africa

Wed 12/96:00 am -
2 stops33h 05m
Wed 12/165:55 pm -
1 stop28h 15m
Deal found 11/9$733
Mon 11/304:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 12/136:45 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 11/8$757
Wed 11/254:35 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Sun 12/66:45 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 11/10$759
Wed 12/24:35 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 12/107:15 am -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 11/8$770
Fri 11/277:15 pm -
1 stop31h 40m
Fri 12/43:50 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 11/9$808
Wed 11/254:35 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 12/66:45 am -
2 stops39h 40m
Deal found 11/10$810
Tue 11/243:05 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 12/25:55 pm -
1 stop28h 15m
Deal found 11/7$814
Fri 12/117:09 am -
2 stops24h 46m
Wed 1/275:55 pm -
2 stops37h 30m
Deal found 11/10$815
Wed 12/98:25 am -
2 stops18h 50m
Tue 12/152:35 am -
2 stops27h 58m
Deal found 11/9$820
Tue 12/294:50 pm -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 1/122:35 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/9$830
Tue 11/243:05 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 11/305:55 pm -
1 stop28h 15m
Deal found 11/7$832
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop19h 55m
Thu 12/2411:50 am -
1 stop20h 08m
Deal found 11/8$832

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Africa

Round-trip from

$708
(Expedia)

One-way from

$340
(Kissandfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,363
From San Francisco to Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 2/16

12:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$340

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

10:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop16h 10m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 2/16

6:35 am-10:20 am

2 stops19h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO San Francisco - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

4:35 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops36h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$367

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 2/16

8:40 am-5:55 pm

3 stops25h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO San Francisco - ALG Algiers Houari Boumediene

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

9:31 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 24m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO San Francisco - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 5/11

11:20 am-7:15 am

1 stop35h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$423

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops43h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

San FranciscoTunis

SFO San Francisco - TUN Tunis Carthage

SFOTUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/9

4:35 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops58h 50m

Tunis Carthage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO San Francisco - RAK Marrakech Menara

SFORAK

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$444

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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.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $984). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,832). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, andAir 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.

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • 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 British Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from San Francisco to Africa in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 20m. 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 $181. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and British Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $984). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,832). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Africa

Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$395Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$429Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$478Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$680Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$680Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SAUDIACheapest$680Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
IberiaCheapest$707Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$718Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$751Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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