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$597+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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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 December 10, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/195:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,319
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Tue 12/306:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/205:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,331
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Tue 12/301:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/205:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,347
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,377
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Tue 12/301:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/195:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,385
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/225:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,387
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/215:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,400
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Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/195:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,425
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/316:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/225:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,447
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/2411:06 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 59mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/511:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$1,519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/156:00 amSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/277:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,581
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Wed 12/103:00 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 12/168:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,600

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 December 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,014
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$597
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,790
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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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Africa that are best for you.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,051

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

8:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop25h 22m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop33h 53m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

10:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,071

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,071

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,071

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,071

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,075

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $800). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,573 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 24h 05m. 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 $601, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg is the most popular route 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 $800). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,070Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,125Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,196Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$1,232Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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