$687+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South AfricaExplore 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 March 19, 2026.
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 March 19, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/145:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/65:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 10/116:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/277:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,050
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/144:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,055
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1511:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/317:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 9/711:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/217:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,075
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:40 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/17:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,079
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 11/1010:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/15:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 22m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,090
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/19:40 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/1510:40 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops41h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,107
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/64:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops60h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 6/72:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops39h 49m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,120
Best flights from San Francisco to South AfricaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/78:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 5/47:25 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 55m
Delta
Fri 6/56:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/15![Delta logo]()
$1,308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/238:49 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops24h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,345
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 6/1911:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 7/108:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,397
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/111:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 6/2311:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/18![KLM logo]()
$1,403
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:45 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/72:45 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,465
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/285:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Tue 5/51:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 8/2011:45 am
SFO
- DUR
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/107:00 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,611
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/113:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops42h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/2412:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/291:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Sun 6/146:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,360
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 9/66:45 pm
SFO
- GRJ
2 stops36h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/92:20 pm
GRJ
- SFO
2 stops29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/511:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Thu 6/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,371
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Thu 5/141:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2310:05 am
SFO
- PLZ
2 stops40h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:55 am
PLZ
- SFO
2 stops36h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,616
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/309:05 pm
SFO
- GRJ
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:45 pm
GRJ
- SFO
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,656
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/103:55 pm
SFO
- PLZ
2 stops38h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/13:45 pm
PLZ
- SFO
2 stops30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sat 6/65:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 30m
Delta
Sat 6/208:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,374
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/35:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Tue 5/126:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 5/86:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/94:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,564
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 4/195:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Thu 4/231:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 6/55:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Delta
Fri 6/268:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/15![Delta logo]()
$1,391
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/33:55 pm
SFO
- PLZ
3 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/2312:40 pm
PLZ
- SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,559
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/279:05 pm
SFO
- HDS
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1112:10 pm
HDS
- SFO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,722
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 8/115:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Fri 8/288:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,554
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:55 pm
SFO
- BFN
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/1010:10 am
BFN
- SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,560
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 6/1911:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Fri 7/108:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/17![Delta logo]()
$1,429
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/125:05 pm
SFO
- PLZ
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:35 pm
PLZ
- SFO
2 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,741
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/235:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Tue 5/51:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/16![Emirates logo]()
$1,578
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:42 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops39h 48m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/307:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops39h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,589
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/145:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2810:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,845
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa. Data last updated March 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa. Data last updated March 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/65:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,046
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/144:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,055
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1412:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/78:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,230
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/168:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/232:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 19m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,210
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/168:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/302:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 19m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,283
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/1810:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/22:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops52h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,264
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/214:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops60h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/42:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 19m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,212
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/2510:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,223
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/145:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/301:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 5/1211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/15![KLM logo]()
$1,192
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/3010:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/125:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,227
One-way flights from San Francisco to South AfricaSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$687
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 3/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$734
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$744
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:42 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops37h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$757
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 8/2112:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$771
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2311:45 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$783
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/147:02 am
SFO
- CPT
3 stops51h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$786
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:28 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops47h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$815
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 5/186:00 am
SFO
- JNB
3 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$829
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 8/195:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops51h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$830
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 March 19, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,007 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $687 (Gurufare) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,214 |
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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 March 19, 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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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 8/21
6:00 am-4:00 am
2 stops37h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/7
8:55 pm-1:35 pm
1 stop25h 40m
$1,300
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Mon 5/4
7:25 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/5
6:00 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop33h 00m
$1,308
San FranciscoDurban
SFO - DUR
SFODUR
San Francisco
Mon 5/11
3:55 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops42h 55m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 5/24
12:05 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops34h 30m
$1,343
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 4/23
8:49 am-6:30 pm
2 stops24h 41m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/27
7:00 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop29h 25m
$1,345
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
1:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 6/14
6:00 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop27h 50m
$1,360
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/5
11:15 pm-8:50 am
1 stop24h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/18
6:00 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop33h 00m
$1,371
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Sat 6/6
5:50 am-9:20 pm
2 stops30h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/20
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
$1,374
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/5
5:55 pm-8:50 am
1 stop29h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/26
8:25 pm-9:14 pm
2 stops33h 49m
$1,391
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
11:15 pm-8:50 am
1 stop24h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/10
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
$1,397
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 6/11
1:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/23
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
$1,403
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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 $770). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 March 19, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited 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.
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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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 March 19, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,560 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$778 | Average$1,410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,380 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,566 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$868 | Average$1,461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$874 | Average$1,241 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$976 | Average$1,290 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$996 | Average$1,124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,033 | Average$1,545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,687 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |