$620+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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 7, 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 7, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 7/108:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop35h 44m
Delta
Sun 7/2610:59 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Wed 9/910:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Thu 9/106:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$997
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 7/911:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops29h 51m
KLM
Tue 9/2911:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/3![KLM logo]()
$1,005
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 37m
KLM
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,008
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/113:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 7/3![KLM logo]()
$1,019
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/112:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,023
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/2111:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$1,116
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 12/177:35 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
British Airways
Wed 1/279:23 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 7/7![British Airways logo]()
$1,123
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/126:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 54m
Air France
Tue 7/285:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Air France
Deal found 7/5![Air France logo]()
$1,153
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 20m
Air France
Wed 1/274:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Air France
Deal found 7/7![Air France logo]()
$1,154
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Mon 12/219:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 1/34:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,165
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 7, 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 7, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,091
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/2111:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/4![KLM logo]()
$1,116
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 7/288:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 8/49:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,127
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/123:20 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 10m
SWISS
Sun 12/62:20 pm
SFO
- DUR
3 stops37h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 7/3![SWISS logo]()
$1,252
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 11/55:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/96:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/148:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops33h 57m
Delta
Sat 8/2911:30 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$1,371
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/52:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops31h 57m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/910:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,460
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/612:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/159:15 am
SFO
- DUR
3 stops39h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,612
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/216:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Fri 8/284:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 7/7![Emirates logo]()
$1,663
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/110:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops36h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/810:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/310:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/610:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:45 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,432
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop30h 15m
SWISS
Mon 9/76:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 7/5![SWISS logo]()
$1,629
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/208:45 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/273:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/148:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:10 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,438
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop30h 15m
SWISS
Sun 9/67:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 7/5![SWISS logo]()
$1,632
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/207:10 pm
DUR
- SFO
3 stops36h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/273:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops40h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/137:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops55h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2811:14 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,438
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 7/246:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops36h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/305:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,838
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/610:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/78:10 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,438
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/2412:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
3 stops40h 47m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/3010:33 pm
SFO
- DUR
3 stops34h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,942
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:30 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops33h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/2810:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops44h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,594
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 9/66:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/153:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$5,562
Last-minute flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated July 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated July 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 42m
KLM
Wed 9/3010:30 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops25h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/3![KLM logo]()
$1,100
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 7/911:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops29h 51m
KLM
Tue 9/2911:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/3![KLM logo]()
$1,005
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/97:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop23h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2911:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3![United Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 7/108:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop35h 44m
Delta
Sun 7/2610:59 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$987
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/126:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 54m
Air France
Tue 7/285:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Air France
Deal found 7/5![Air France logo]()
$1,153
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 37m
KLM
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,008
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/2111:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$1,116
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/310:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,287
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:05 am
JNB
- SFO
1 stop36h 55m
Emirates
Fri 8/284:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 7/7![Emirates logo]()
$1,349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Wed 9/910:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Delta
Thu 9/106:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$997
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 7, 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 7, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 9/67:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$620
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 9/612:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$623
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 9/72:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$648
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/41:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$701
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops56h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$712
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$716
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 9/154:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$718
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 9/54:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$755
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/44:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$756
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/138:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops45h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$769
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 9/79:20 am
JNB
- SFO
3 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$786
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$805
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 7, 2026.
Round-trip from | $989 (Delta) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $620 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,217 |
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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 July 7, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 7/28
11:15 pm-6:52 pm
2 stops28h 37m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
8:10 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops33h 25m
$1,091
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/21
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
8:10 pm-10:20 am
1 stop29h 10m
$1,116
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 7/28
8:00 pm-3:09 pm
2 stops28h 09m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
9:15 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop34h 55m
$1,127
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 11/12
3:20 pm-4:30 pm
2 stops35h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 12/6
2:20 pm-2:00 pm
3 stops37h 40m
$1,252
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/5
5:20 pm-5:30 pm
1 stop34h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 11/9
6:35 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 30m
$1,271
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/3
10:00 pm-7:24 pm
2 stops30h 24m
San Francisco
Mon 8/10
5:00 am-6:30 pm
2 stops28h 30m
$1,287
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 8/14
8:05 pm-9:02 pm
2 stops33h 57m
San Francisco
Sat 8/29
11:30 am-5:50 pm
1 stop21h 20m
$1,371
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 8/6
10:00 pm-8:37 pm
2 stops31h 37m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
8:45 am-6:30 pm
2 stops24h 45m
$1,432
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 8/14
8:00 pm-12:59 am
1 stop37h 59m
San Francisco
Sat 8/29
8:10 am-3:20 pm
1 stop22h 10m
$1,438
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 8/13
7:50 pm-6:29 pm
3 stops55h 39m
San Francisco
Fri 8/28
11:14 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop31h 06m
$1,438
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $603). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $970). 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 7, 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.
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
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$994 | Average$1,130 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$1,796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |