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

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SFO — JNB
May 25 — Jun 11
Sun 5/25
Sun 6/1
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Round-trip from

$773
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$340
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,253
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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 May 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2810:17 amSFO - CMN
2 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/255:55 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$773
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 10/178:30 amSFO - CMN
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:25 amCMN - SFO
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$792
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2312:30 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Fri 8/297:30 amCMN - SFO
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/19$793
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:35 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 11/11:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops33h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/19$810
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 10/146:45 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop18h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/192:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/19$813
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 9/13:55 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 10/122:05 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$815
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:30 amSFO - CMN
1 stop14h 45mAir Canada
Tue 9/169:00 amCMN - SFO
2 stops35h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 5/19$816
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/93:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Thu 9/114:45 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 5/18$819
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/286:10 amSFO - CMN
2 stops21h 55mIberia
Fri 8/225:55 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 15mIberia
Deal found 5/19$823
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:00 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/14:30 amCAI - SFO
2 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$824
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/303:25 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Fri 1/302:05 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/19$831
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:05 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops19h 25mLufthansa
Mon 10/272:25 amCMN - SFO
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/19$836

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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 May 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Africa that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

10:17 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 8/25

5:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$773

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

8:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/27

2:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$792

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

12:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 8/29

7:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$793

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

4:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 11/1

1:45 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$810

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Mon 10/20

9:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$813

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$815

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/16

9:00 am-12:23 pm

2 stops35h 23m

$816

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Thu 9/11

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$819

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

6:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 8/22

5:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$823

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cairo

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$825

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 May 20, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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 $448. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Africa is San Francisco - Cairo. You may also consider San Francisco - Casablanca Mohamed V or San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 May 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$617Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$629Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$650Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$656Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VuelingCheapest$681Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Air CanadaCheapest$681Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$684Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$699Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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