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$577+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
jul. 6 — jul. 131
dom. 7/6
dom. 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,008
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$577
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,612
From San Francisco to South Africa
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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 julio 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mar. 10/287:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 11/115:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,008
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 8/2212:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
mar. 9/95:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,110
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
sáb. 9/69:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops52h 55mKenya Airways
mar. 9/235:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 52mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,114
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/411:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop47h 30mCathay Pacific
vie. 10/2411:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,125
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 8/156:45 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops33h 30mTurkish Airlines
vie. 8/222:45 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,130
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/192:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
jue. 12/412:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,140
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mar. 10/2810:45 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops53h 50mKenya Airways
mar. 11/117:20 amCPT - SFO
2 stops41h 52mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mar. 11/46:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/203:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,172
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/1311:40 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops47h 40mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/29:50 amJNB - SFO
2 stops47h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,194
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/144:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/3012:20 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,195
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/134:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 15mCondor
mar. 9/25:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 40mCondor
Deal found 6/30$1,220
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mié. 11/265:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
sáb. 12/207:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,231

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

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,008

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

12:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,110

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

9:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops52h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/23

5:00 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$1,114

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

vie. 8/15

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

vie. 8/22

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,130

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

1:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

11:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,134

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

10:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/11

7:20 am-3:12 pm

2 stops41h 52m

$1,162

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/20

3:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,172

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

11:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/2

9:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,194

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

4:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/30

12:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,195

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

4:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/2

5:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$1,220

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 julio 1, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 julio 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
922 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Africa one-way?

    $577 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 Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $610 and $713, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Cape Town Intl or San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 julio 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$969Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,209Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$1,210Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,210Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,213Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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