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$669+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(Delta)

One-way from

$669
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,060
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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/38:05 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops36h 58mDelta
Sat 8/96:15 amSFO - CPT
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/189:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop35h 59mDelta
Mon 10/1312:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/187:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/225:10 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/278:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/31:00 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,005
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2110:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops38h 15mLufthansa
Tue 10/2810:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,022
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/198:40 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/221:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$1,023
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 6/169:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 11/225:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,064
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/1810:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 9/237:20 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,085
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:45 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,114
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops34h 55mAir France
Fri 9/193:05 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops43h 45mAir France
Deal found 6/11$1,163
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/196:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Sat 11/223:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Deal found 6/10$1,172
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/24:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/912:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,187

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

Sun 8/3

8:05 pm-12:03 am

2 stops36h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$973

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

9:55 pm-12:54 am

1 stop35h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$973

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

5:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$985

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

8:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

1:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,005

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/21

10:40 am-3:55 pm

2 stops38h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

10:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,022

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

8:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

1:59 pm-11:30 am

2 stops35h 31m

$1,023

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/16

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

5:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

$1,064

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

3:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,113

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,114

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

3:25 pm-9:15 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,172

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $364). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $692. Turkish Airlines flights start at $726 while deals on RwandAir start at $814 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 Cape Town Intl - San Francisco, Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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