South Africa

$653+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa

SFO — JNB
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Tue 10/272:55 pm -
2 stops39h 55m
Mon 11/95:00 pm -
2 stops30h 40m
Deal found 10/27$1,157
Sat 11/710:55 pm -
2 stops30h 55m
Thu 11/1912:05 pm -
2 stops39h 35m
Deal found 10/28$1,207
Mon 11/210:55 pm -
2 stops50h 00m
Mon 11/91:35 am -
2 stops45h 04m
Deal found 10/29$1,208
Tue 11/108:55 pm -
2 stops41h 30m
Tue 12/15:00 pm -
2 stops51h 04m
Deal found 10/29$1,217
Sat 11/710:55 pm -
2 stops39h 30m
Sun 11/155:00 pm -
2 stops50h 30m
Deal found 10/29$1,218
Sun 11/111:58 pm -
2 stops29h 52m
Thu 11/195:00 pm -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 10/30$1,220
Sun 11/158:55 pm -
2 stops41h 30m
Thu 11/1912:05 pm -
2 stops39h 35m
Deal found 10/30$1,242
Mon 11/239:35 pm -
2 stops38h 30m
Mon 12/72:30 pm -
3 stops39h 49m
Deal found 10/25$1,245
Mon 11/210:55 pm -
2 stops37h 10m
Sun 11/152:25 pm -
3 stops53h 05m
Deal found 10/26$1,251
Tue 11/178:55 pm -
3 stops54h 40m
Tue 12/12:25 pm -
3 stops53h 39m
Deal found 10/26$1,259
Mon 11/169:35 pm -
2 stops32h 15m
Sun 1/1712:05 pm -
2 stops35h 39m
Deal found 10/29$1,277
Mon 11/169:35 pm -
2 stops32h 15m
Sun 1/1712:05 pm -
2 stops35h 39m
Deal found 10/28$1,278

Find flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Round-trip from

$1,192
(Globehunters)

One-way from

$653
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,635
From San Francisco to South Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

4:35 pm-10:40 am

3 stops56h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$653

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/31

10:25 pm-10:55 am

3 stops51h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$731

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/1

10:25 pm-10:55 am

3 stops51h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$786

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

11:12 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops36h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$803

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

4:35 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops41h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$806

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/30

6:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

6:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$891

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 4/2

6:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$901

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/3

6:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$901

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 11/21

7:29 pm-6:00 am

3 stops48h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$946

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,150). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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 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 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

  • 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 37h 45m. There are 10244 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?

    $544 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Atlantic. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from $615 and $744, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,150). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$796Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$869Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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