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$605+ 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 5/19. 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 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$959
(SWISS)

One-way from

$605
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$980
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 May 1, 2025.

This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 10mSWISS
Sat 5/247:30 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$959
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/277:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$964
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 6/219:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/30$969
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 5/138:05 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Thu 5/226:05 amSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$972
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.
Sun 5/119:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 20mDelta
Mon 5/195:55 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/30$972
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.
Tue 5/136:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Wed 5/218:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Deal found 4/30$978
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/251:20 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$984
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2010:00 amSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$992
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.
Tue 5/132:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mAir France
Wed 5/218:25 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/30$997
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/95:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/76:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,003
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/196:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,037
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/179:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 39mBritish Airways
Mon 7/283:11 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,064

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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 May 1, 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

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

7:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$959

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

7:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

7:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$964

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

8:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

9:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 00m

$969

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

8:05 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$972

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

9:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop45h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

5:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$972

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop27h 25m

$978

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

7:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

1:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 10m

$984

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$992

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:25 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$997

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/9

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,003

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 $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 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 May 1, 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.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from South Africa to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $650. Turkish Airlines flights start at $710 while deals on RwandAir start at $777 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 $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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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