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$485+ Cheap flights from Africa to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Africa to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$734
(KLM)

One-way from

$485
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$980
From Africa to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Africa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:30 amTUN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:25 pmSFO - TUN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$726
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:30 amTUN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Tue 6/31:45 pmSFO - TUN
2 stops19h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/29$732
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/81:50 amTUN - SFO
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Mon 8/252:40 pmSFO - TUN
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$744
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:20 pmTUN - SFO
1 stop26h 55mITA Airways
Tue 5/2011:15 amSFO - TUN
2 stops22h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$799
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/1111:35 pmTUN - SFO
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/216:45 pmSFO - TUN
1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$813
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:30 amCAI - SFO
1 stop19h 20mAir France
Mon 5/128:25 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop19h 05mAir France
Deal found 4/30$816
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:05 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Tue 12/28:55 amSFO - CAI
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$820
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:50 amTUN - SFO
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Wed 9/2411:45 pmSFO - TUN
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$820
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:30 amTUN - SFO
2 stops18h 26mAir France
Sun 6/228:50 pmSFO - TUN
2 stops41h 55mAir France
Deal found 4/29$825
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:45 amCAI - SFO
2 stops26h 07mITA Airways
Sun 5/1111:15 amSFO - CAI
2 stops29h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 4/30$831
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:50 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 12/35:30 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$836
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/36:00 amALG - SFO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/54:05 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$838

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Africa to San Francisco 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Mon 9/15

5:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$726

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Tue 5/27

5:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:45 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$732

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Sun 6/8

1:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$744

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Sun 5/11

6:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

11:15 am-5:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$799

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Sun 5/11

11:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$813

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Tue 9/9

1:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

11:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 05m

$820

TunisSan Francisco

TUN - SFO

TUNSFO

Tunis Carthage

Sat 6/14

5:30 am-3:56 pm

2 stops18h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

8:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$825

CairoSan Francisco

CAI - SFO

CAISFO

Cairo

Wed 6/18

7:25 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

5:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$836

AlgiersSan Francisco

ALG - SFO

ALGSFO

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

4:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$838

CairoSan Francisco

CAI - SFO

CAISFO

Cairo

Tue 6/17

2:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

2:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$845

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 AF to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to San Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Africa?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Africa. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $516 on SAUDIA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $582 and Turkish Airlines from $591 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Cairo - San Francisco or Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, Tunis Carthage - San Francisco is the most popular route from Africa to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to San Francisco 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 Africa to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to San Francisco. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$564Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$663Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$711Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$713Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$820Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$825Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$839Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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