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$663+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$972
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$663
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,191
From South Africa to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco
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 August 14, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/278:30 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/49:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/13$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/278:30 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 01mDelta
Sat 10/41:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,026
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/2110:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,038
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 1/35:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,070
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/118:30 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Thu 9/187:05 amSFO - JNB
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,072
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/2810:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 12/308:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,075
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 11/2010:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 11/245:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,079
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/1410:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 11mDelta
Fri 11/218:55 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,092
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/207:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/246:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,103
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 11/510:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops41h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 11/95:30 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops54h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/11$1,121
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/271:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 10/43:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 8/294:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/26:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,153

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/27

8:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

9:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 45m

$972

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

8:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

12:32 am-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$982

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

11:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$982

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/27

8:30 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops33h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

1:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,026

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

10:00 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops33h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,038

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/21

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

5:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

$1,070

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

8:30 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops29h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

7:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,072

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/28

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,075

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/20

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,079

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/14

10:00 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Fri 11/21

8:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,092

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 ZA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways, and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $663. Turkish Airlines flights start at $757 while deals on Emirates start at $857 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to San Francisco are Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, Cape Town Intl - San Francisco and Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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