$616+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Round-trip
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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/208:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop36h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 11/121:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 10m
Delta
Thu 8/206:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/27![Delta logo]()
$972
This lastminute.co.il deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 lastminute.co.il is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/1611:33 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop23h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/26![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$982
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 7/268:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop34h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 8/88:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$984
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/28:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Sun 8/3011:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/25![Delta logo]()
$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/268:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Sat 8/85:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/158:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops26h 01m
Delta
Fri 10/164:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$999
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 9/206:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,000
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/146:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,004
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/208:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop36h 52m
Delta
Thu 11/1211:30 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/23![Delta logo]()
$1,006
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/28:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2810:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,009
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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/1411:33 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop23h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 10/318:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 11/125:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:40 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 05m
KLM
Mon 9/145:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops27h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/24![KLM logo]()
$1,014
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 1/217:35 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 49m
British Airways
Mon 1/259:23 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 7/25![British Airways logo]()
$1,044
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/1411:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 32m
Delta
Sun 10/1110:59 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops33h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$1,062
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2011:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/124:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,079
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/712:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/143:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,105
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 11/247:10 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Sat 11/283:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop39h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/24![Emirates logo]()
$1,458
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops32h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 10/106:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,005
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/177:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 10/1412:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,015
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:40 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 05m
KLM
Wed 9/169:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops27h 25m
KLM
Deal found 7/26![KLM logo]()
$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/167:40 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops42h 50m
Delta
Sat 10/176:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$1,062
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/177:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/271:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,089
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/178:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 02m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/266:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/28![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 11/116:15 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,036
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 52m
KLM
Wed 9/167:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/27![KLM logo]()
$1,094
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 11/2411:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops37h 40m
British Airways
Sat 11/285:25 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops55h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 7/25![British Airways logo]()
$1,231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 10/107:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1110:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops28h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,093
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/171:45 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,444
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2412:25 pm
DUR
- SFO
3 stops60h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/284:10 pm
SFO
- DUR
3 stops56h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,721
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/144:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,463
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:25 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/184:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,589
Last-minute flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated July 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated July 29, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/28:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Sun 8/3011:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/25![Delta logo]()
$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/28:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2912:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25![United Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 03m
Delta
Fri 8/2111:54 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops44h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/27![Delta logo]()
$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 8/2610:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/213:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 9/148:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/213:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2811:59 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/213:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 9/187:05 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,234
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 15m
KLM
Wed 9/167:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/24![KLM logo]()
$1,184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/2311:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 04m
Delta
Tue 9/1511:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/24![Delta logo]()
$1,196
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Thu 9/171:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/24![KLM logo]()
$1,175
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/158:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,240
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2511:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Thu 9/171:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/24![KLM logo]()
$1,241
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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/91:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$616
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/167:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$617
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/92:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$642
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/261:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24![Qatar Airways logo]()
$676
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 10/265:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops55h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$724
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 10/275:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops57h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/125:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops37h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$738
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops37h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/295:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops32h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$749
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops39h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$765
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/264:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$768
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 July 29, 2026.
Round-trip from | $982 (lastminute.co.il) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $616 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,217 |
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Depart
Return
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JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/7
8:15 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop28h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
11:33 am-7:40 pm
1 stop23h 07m
$999
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/24
8:15 pm-7:58 pm
2 stops32h 43m
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop28h 40m
$1,005
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/31
8:50 pm-6:10 pm
2 stops30h 20m
San Francisco
Thu 11/12
5:00 am-4:10 pm
2 stops25h 10m
$1,007
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/17
8:15 pm-6:17 pm
2 stops31h 02m
San Francisco
Sat 9/26
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop28h 40m
$1,012
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/7
7:40 am-11:45 am
1 stop37h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
5:45 pm-5:50 am
2 stops27h 05m
$1,014
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 9/17
7:50 pm-10:25 am
1 stop23h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 10/14
12:45 am-3:20 pm
2 stops29h 35m
$1,015
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/9
7:40 am-11:45 am
1 stop37h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
9:00 am-9:25 pm
2 stops27h 25m
$1,028
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/13
8:00 pm-1:12 pm
2 stops26h 12m
San Francisco
Wed 11/11
6:15 am-6:00 pm
2 stops25h 45m
$1,036
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/21
7:35 pm-5:24 pm
2 stops31h 49m
San Francisco
Mon 1/25
9:23 pm-10:25 am
2 stops27h 02m
$1,044
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/14
11:00 pm-8:32 pm
2 stops30h 32m
San Francisco
Sun 10/11
10:59 pm-5:50 pm
2 stops33h 51m
$1,062
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $1,021). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,473). 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 July 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$892 | Average$984 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$945 | Average$1,397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$975 | Average$1,148 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$1,796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |