South Africa

$729+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa

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Cheap 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 noviembre 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,028
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$729
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,287
From San Francisco to South Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 noviembre 6, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/167:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
sáb. 12/68:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/6$1,069
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
mié. 11/191:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
vie. 11/2111:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 11/5$1,070
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
lun. 12/16:50 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops32h 40mTurkish Airlines
vie. 12/124:00 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,079
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/197:15 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mKLM
sáb. 11/2211:59 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 57mKLM
Deal found 11/5$1,084
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
dom. 11/301:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom. 12/77:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
mié. 11/128:35 amSFO - JNB
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/167:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,101
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/67:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
dom. 12/1411:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mSWISS
Deal found 11/5$1,112
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/167:15 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/67:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
vie. 11/286:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
vie. 12/125:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,155
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
lun. 12/16:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/165:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
sáb. 12/66:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
lun. 12/225:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,192
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
sáb. 12/66:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 12/205:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,211

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

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Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 4/30

10:44 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 5/13

9:20 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 4/30

12:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/10

9:55 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 2/6

12:43 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/17

10:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop25h 22m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 11/19

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 11/21

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,069

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 3/31

8:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/14

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,071

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

lun. 12/1

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

vie. 12/12

4:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,079

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 2/4

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 2/14

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,083

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 2/5

9:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 2/14

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,084

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 2/4

12:47 am-7:00 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/15

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,092

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

sáb. 11/15

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/27

8:50 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$1,306

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $956). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to South Africa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to South Africa flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 noviembre 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

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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 32h 40m. There are 10813 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?

    $814 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $838 and $1,770, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $956). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,070Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$1,135Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,213Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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