South Africa

$613+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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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 February 16, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 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 2/14$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/261:45 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/14$992
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:00 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop46h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/267:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,013
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/911:00 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop46h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/267:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,021
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 2/166:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/187:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,026
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 3/316:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/145:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,028
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 4/2211:00 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop46h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/97:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop46h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,034
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:40 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,038
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/167:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/247:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,041
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/13$1,043
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/265:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,045
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/285:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 49m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,046

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 February 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$971
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$613
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,087
From San Francisco to South Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 16, 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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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

9:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/20

9:55 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,065

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

9:55 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop31h 44m

$1,067

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

10:32 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,080

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

11:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

11:15 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,090

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

11:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

10:40 am-9:10 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,097

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/27

9:55 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$1,108

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/7

2:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,128

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

12:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/5

2:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,135

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,161

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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 $785). 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 February 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 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 25h 15m. 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?

    $536 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $571 and $603, 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 $785). 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.

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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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$869Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$946Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,116Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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