$617+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/3![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,027
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/286:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,028
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 2/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,055
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 11/210:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops34h 15m
Delta
Tue 11/179:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,056
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 10/62:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/219:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop35h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,057
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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
Tue 9/17:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,059
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/712:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Thu 5/79:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,062
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 11/53:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop41h 30m
Delta
Wed 11/189:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,064
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/1012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/75:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/711:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/49:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops27h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,066
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 5/110:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Delta
Mon 5/119:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,067
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 3/3110:31 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 49m
KLM
Tue 4/1411:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/27![KLM logo]()
$1,099
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/277:15 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 5/410:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,199
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/224:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,256
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 6/2511:15 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/55:50 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,274
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/123:55 pm
SFO
- PLZ
3 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/218:15 am
PLZ
- SFO
3 stops38h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,424
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 8/165:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Emirates
Sun 9/68:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 2/28![Emirates logo]()
$1,580
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/229:20 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 00m
KLM
Sat 5/911:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/27![KLM logo]()
$1,099
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Tue 3/317:25 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 55m
Delta
Tue 4/1411:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/28![Delta logo]()
$1,144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 5/14:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Delta
Fri 5/2211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 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 2/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,279
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 6/49:30 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Mon 6/1511:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/28![KLM logo]()
$1,201
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 3/3012:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/69:55 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,363
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 6/310:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 35m
KLM
Thu 6/116:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop35h 20m
KLM
Deal found 2/26![KLM logo]()
$1,208
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 3/264:00 pm
SFO
- MQP
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/44:15 pm
MQP
- SFO
2 stops54h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,502
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 3/152:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,389
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/126:45 pm
SFO
- PLZ
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:05 pm
PLZ
- SFO
2 stops49h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,434
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/264:00 pm
SFO
- MQP
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/810:50 am
MQP
- SFO
2 stops35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,518
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 8/195:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops41h 45m
Emirates
Thu 9/106:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/3![Emirates logo]()
$1,704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/168:25 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/318:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop38h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,757
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 8/2011:45 am
SFO
- DUR
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/107:00 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,508
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 3/244:00 pm
SFO
- MQP
2 stops42h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/44:15 pm
MQP
- SFO
2 stops54h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,551
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 8/35:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops41h 45m
Emirates
Mon 9/76:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 2/27![Emirates logo]()
$1,733
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 8/2011:45 am
SFO
- DUR
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/177:00 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,508
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Mon 3/237:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 55m
KLM
Sun 3/299:30 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop41h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/28![KLM logo]()
$1,508
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/194:00 pm
SFO
- MQP
2 stops35h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/2310:50 am
MQP
- SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/2110:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Sat 4/48:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,731
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Fri 5/15:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Emirates
Wed 5/203:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops55h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 3/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,748
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/164:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/197:00 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops39h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/1310:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops35h 35m
Delta
Wed 4/17:40 am
CPT
- SFO
1 stop37h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$1,739
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa. Data last updated March 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa. Data last updated March 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/46:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 3/2312:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop21h 54m
Delta
Sun 4/59:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop35h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,069
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 3/2711:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Delta
Sun 4/59:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/712:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Thu 5/79:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,062
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/711:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/49:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops27h 56m
Delta
Deal found 2/27![Delta logo]()
$1,066
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/94:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,064
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/1012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/75:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/226:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,071
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 4/1611:39 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 01m
Delta
Thu 4/239:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$1,067
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/2812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/55:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,028
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/2810:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,056
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,027
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sun 3/154:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$617
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/244:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$632
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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
Deal found 2/28![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/1810:38 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops38h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 5/410:38 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops38h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$661
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Thu 3/124:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$664
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$667
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 5/77:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$688
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 2/26![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$692
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sat 3/218:25 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops55h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$694
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Fri 3/1310:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops53h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$698
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sat 3/214:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$700
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 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,009 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $617 (CrystalTravel) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,180 |
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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 3, 2026.
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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-2:56 pm
1 stop26h 01m
$1,067
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Tue 3/31
10:31 am-9:20 pm
2 stops25h 49m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/14
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
$1,099
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Wed 4/22
9:20 am-9:20 pm
2 stops27h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/9
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
$1,099
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Tue 3/31
7:25 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/14
11:15 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops33h 44m
$1,144
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 5/1
4:00 pm-8:50 am
2 stops31h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/22
11:15 pm-9:10 pm
2 stops30h 55m
$1,155
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
7:15 am-6:30 pm
2 stops26h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/4
10:00 pm-6:56 pm
2 stops29h 56m
$1,199
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 6/4
9:30 am-9:20 pm
2 stops26h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/15
11:15 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops29h 40m
$1,201
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Wed 6/3
10:30 pm-11:05 am
1 stop27h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/11
6:00 pm-8:20 pm
1 stop35h 20m
$1,208
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Wed 4/29
6:45 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/22
4:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,256
San FranciscoDurban
SFO - DUR
SFODUR
San Francisco
Thu 6/25
11:15 pm-3:35 pm
2 stops31h 20m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 7/5
5:50 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops28h 50m
$1,274
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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 March 3, 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.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,561 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$778 | Average$1,444 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,568 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$868 | Average$1,469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$969 | Average$1,124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$982 | Average$1,308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,033 | Average$1,442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,685 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,116 | Average$1,397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |