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$569+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco (SFO)

JNB — SFO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Sun 11/812:20 am -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 11/236:35 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/28$943
Wed 12/238:10 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Wed 1/202:05 pm -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 10/31$983
Sun 11/89:20 pm -
1 stop31h 37m
Sun 11/154:40 pm -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 10/31$987
Mon 11/910:00 pm -
1 stop30h 33m
Mon 11/238:10 am -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 10/28$1,043
Sun 12/207:35 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Wed 1/205:25 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 10/31$1,050
Sun 12/207:35 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Fri 1/155:25 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 10/31$1,052
Sun 12/207:40 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Wed 1/204:45 pm -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 10/31$1,081
Mon 11/99:40 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 11/234:30 pm -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 10/30$1,082
Sun 12/207:40 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Fri 1/151:50 pm -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 10/31$1,083
Sun 12/65:15 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Sun 12/136:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 11/2$1,140
Thu 12/178:50 pm -
1 stop32h 08m
Thu 12/246:05 am -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 11/1$1,233
Sun 12/66:25 pm -
2 stops32h 05m
Sun 12/136:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 11/2$1,365

Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$943
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$560
(Booking.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,049
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 ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/26

6:50 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops30h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$650

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

5:00 pm-8:52 am

3 stops49h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$719
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/15

12:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$732

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/12

4:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$764

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/17

10:40 am-8:35 pm

2 stops42h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$782

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$787

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/16

1:45 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops38h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$792

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 4/17

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$814

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/27

12:20 am-9:26 pm

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$840

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $1,035). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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 73 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

  • 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 11.0 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 29h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,025. There are 10542 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 $488. KLM flights start at $519 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $609 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $1,035). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$975Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
CondorCheapest$1,720Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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