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$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
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

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 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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$981

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
From South Africa to San Francisco
One-way flight from South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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.

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 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
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from South Africa to San Francisco can take about 30h 57m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $972. There are 10244 mi between South Africa and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Qatar Airways flights start at $597 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $685 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to 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, 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$964Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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