$568+ Cheap flights from South 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 3/127:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/242:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$892
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 4/165:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/236:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$899
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/39:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/172:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$919
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/26:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$921
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/242:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/112:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1![United Airlines logo]()
$962
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/242:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$972
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:10 am
JNB
- SFO
1 stop43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$972
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 4/236:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$976
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops32h 59m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/222:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/28![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 3/2310:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sun 4/124:47 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/1110:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Tue 3/2411:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops36h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$981
Best flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/247:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/112:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1![United Airlines logo]()
$962
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/242:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/58:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Wed 9/2311:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$982
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Mon 5/114:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 2/28![British Airways logo]()
$1,056
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/1412:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/2112:26 pm
SFO
- DUR
3 stops37h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,259
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Thu 4/235:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/2![Emirates logo]()
$1,425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 3/199:30 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 45m
Delta
Wed 4/112:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$988
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/116:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 3/127:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
Tue 3/246:28 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$992
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 00m
British Airways
Tue 6/239:11 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops28h 49m
British Airways
Deal found 2/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/2110:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$993
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/178:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops34h 42m
Delta
Fri 4/2411:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$997
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 00m
British Airways
Sun 6/215:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops32h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 7/128:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/286:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$1,033
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 05m
British Airways
Sun 6/215:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops32h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/1310:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 06m
Delta
Sun 3/295:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$1,090
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops51h 47m
Emirates
Wed 4/225:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,775
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
Wed 3/255:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,092
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/38:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops36h 42m
Delta
Fri 4/103:59 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops30h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:45 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops32h 02m
Delta
Fri 5/2211:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 4/48:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Sat 4/112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$1,392
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/146:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Tue 4/215:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/27![Emirates logo]()
$3,437
Last-minute flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated March 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated March 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/242:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/1110:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Tue 3/2411:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops36h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$981
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 3/127:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/242:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$892
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 3/2310:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sun 4/124:47 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$980
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:10 am
JNB
- SFO
1 stop43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$972
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/39:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/172:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$919
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/222:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/28![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$980
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 4/165:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/236:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$899
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 4/236:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$976
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/242:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$972
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/26:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/112:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1![United Airlines logo]()
$962
One-way flights from South Africa to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 3, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/254:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$568
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 6/34:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$585
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/231:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$588
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$596
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$598
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$625
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/82:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$637
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$644
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Thu 3/197:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$646
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/52:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$649
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2212:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$651
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 4/122:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$652
Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $892 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $568 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $984 |
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JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 3/12
7:10 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop31h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 3/24
7:50 pm-10:50 am
1 stop30h 00m
$921
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 4/19
8:00 pm-6:38 pm
2 stops31h 38m
San Francisco
Fri 5/1
12:45 am-3:20 pm
2 stops29h 35m
$962
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 4/17
8:25 pm-6:22 pm
2 stops30h 57m
San Francisco
Fri 4/24
2:00 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop42h 50m
$972
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/5
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 9/23
11:15 pm-8:25 am
1 stop24h 10m
$982
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 3/19
9:30 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops34h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 4/1
12:06 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop22h 34m
$988
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 3/12
7:20 pm-2:25 pm
1 stop28h 05m
San Francisco
Tue 3/24
6:28 pm-8:25 am
2 stops28h 57m
$992
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/14
8:25 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop28h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 4/21
10:55 pm-9:25 pm
2 stops37h 30m
$993
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 4/17
8:25 pm-10:07 pm
2 stops34h 42m
San Francisco
Fri 4/24
11:15 pm-9:45 pm
2 stops37h 30m
$997
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop28h 40m
$1,033
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/8
7:25 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop27h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 5/11
4:35 pm-7:00 am
1 stop29h 25m
$1,056
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $894). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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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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 March 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from South Africa to San Francisco. 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
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$917 | Average$1,263 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$946 | Average$1,083 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$964 | Average$1,095 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$994 | Average$1,130 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |