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$609+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
lip 9 — lip 161
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

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 Czerwiec 9, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wt. 11/37:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
czw. 11/261:05 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/7$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
śr. 11/48:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
wt. 11/247:15 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,021
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
pt. 6/128:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 27m
United Airlines
ndz. 6/289:30 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,025
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
pt. 6/128:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 28m
United Airlines
pt. 6/196:56 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops61h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,034
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
czw. 6/1111:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 45m
KLM
pt. 6/1910:35 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/5$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
pt. 6/58:00 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop25h 32m
United Airlines
czw. 9/1712:45 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,046
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wt. 11/312:30 am
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops33h 29m
KLM
pt. 11/271:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7$1,068
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
śr. 9/27:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
pon. 9/143:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 11/28:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 42m
Delta
pt. 11/271:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$1,081
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
sob. 9/511:15 pm
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops33h 43m
Delta
ndz. 11/110:30 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
ndz. 11/18:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 29m
United Airlines
pt. 11/2712:50 am
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,095
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
śr. 11/253:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 34m
United Airlines
pt. 3/54:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop39h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,110

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 Czerwiec 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$609
(Gotogate)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,229
From South Africa to San Francisco
One-way flight from South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 Czerwiec 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

pon. 11/2

8:50 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops30h 50m

San Francisco

śr. 11/25

10:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,021
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

pt. 11/6

8:50 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop26h 21m

San Francisco

wt. 11/24

7:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,021

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

śr. 9/2

7:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

pon. 9/14

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,080

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

sob. 9/5

11:15 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops33h 43m

San Francisco

ndz. 11/1

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,084

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

czw. 11/5

8:50 pm-11:39 am

1 stop24h 49m

San Francisco

pt. 11/27

12:50 am-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,095

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ndz. 9/13

11:15 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops31h 14m

San Francisco

śr. 11/11

9:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,161

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 11/1

10:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops45h 30m

San Francisco

ndz. 11/15

11:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,163

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ndz. 9/13

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

śr. 11/11

2:20 pm-5:50 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,224

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ndz. 9/13

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

śr. 11/11

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

$1,227

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

śr. 9/2

7:40 am-6:24 pm

2 stops43h 44m

San Francisco

pon. 9/14

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,239

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

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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, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 63 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 Czerwiec 9, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

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  • 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 27h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,080. There are 10244 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. Qatar Airways flights start at $607 while deals on Emirates start at $763 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, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 Czerwiec 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$975Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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