South Africa

$750+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa

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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
May 23 — May 301
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 8/316:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/236:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sat 9/56:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/166:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,198
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 8/2512:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,218
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 9/88:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1612:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,219
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/712:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,221
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 9/218:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/52:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,222
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 8/246:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,223
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops48h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/91:15 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 9/66:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,232
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 9/96:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/175:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,233
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Mon 10/1910:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/22:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,234
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2110:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/52:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,235

Find flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,196
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$750
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,250
From San Francisco to South Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Africa 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:45 am-4:00 am

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

8:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,424

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/23

8:25 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$1,458

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

8:25 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$1,458

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,480

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

1:05 pm-8:45 am

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

11:15 pm-12:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,494

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

8:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,500

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

5:05 pm-11:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

1:40 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,529
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

10:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,543

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

5:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

8:25 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,563

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

5:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

1:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,579

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $540). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,002). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines from San Francisco to South Africa. 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

    Departing from San Francisco to South Africa will take you 28h 55m. There are 10542 mi between San Francisco and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Africa one-way?

    $603 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $624 and $732, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South Africa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa 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 San Francisco to South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $540). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,002). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South Africa. 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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