$608+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco (SFO)
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JNB — SFO
May 22 — May 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/73:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,069
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/49:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Sun 11/13:04 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 4/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,092
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1110:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 52m
British Airways
Sun 11/156:20 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/20![British Airways logo]()
$1,112
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/71:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/53:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,122
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/39:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 59m
British Airways
Mon 11/23:04 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 4/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,142
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,169
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/237:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,170
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 10/55:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/310:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,176
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 10/149:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/214:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/19![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,181
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 10/45:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/38:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,193
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/149:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 01m
British Airways
Wed 10/219:23 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 4/19![British Airways logo]()
$1,204
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 7/157:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/103:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,206
Best flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/18:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Mon 6/84:48 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 57m
Delta
Deal found 4/17![Delta logo]()
$1,218
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/206:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Wed 5/275:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 6/1912:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/1911:37 am
SFO
- DUR
3 stops37h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,283
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/26:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops32h 20m
KLM
Tue 5/121:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/21![KLM logo]()
$1,354
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/203:20 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops33h 55m
SWISS
Wed 5/277:35 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops31h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 4/17![SWISS logo]()
$1,419
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 7/126:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/2812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,424
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1211:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,433
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/129:50 am
JNB
- SFO
2 stops47h 46m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/2811:44 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops47h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/27:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/18:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 58m
Delta
Mon 6/154:48 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 57m
Delta
Deal found 4/21![Delta logo]()
$1,222
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 8/3112:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/1611:15 am
SFO
- DUR
3 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,353
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/410:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop26h 50m
SWISS
Thu 6/117:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 4/19![SWISS logo]()
$1,447
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 8/216:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Sun 8/305:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/18![Emirates logo]()
$1,485
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 6/1911:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/195:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,546
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops29h 05m
KLM
Wed 6/101:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop22h 40m
KLM
Deal found 4/18![KLM logo]()
$1,636
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/41:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Mon 5/115:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,490
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 7/128:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/283:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,514
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop26h 50m
SWISS
Tue 5/127:30 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 4/21![SWISS logo]()
$1,519
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/111:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops28h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1211:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 5/147:30 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,788
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 6/31:30 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Wed 6/105:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop42h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,525
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 6/36:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Wed 6/105:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,539
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/62:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/135:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,720
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 6/241:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/163:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops40h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,759
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 6/46:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Thu 6/115:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,542
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:45 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/125:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,737
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/166:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Emirates
Sat 5/235:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/18![Emirates logo]()
$1,554
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/261:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Wed 7/155:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/21![Emirates logo]()
$1,790
Last-minute flights from South Africa to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 5/142:40 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:45 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop46h 05m
KLM
Sat 5/167:00 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/19![KLM logo]()
$1,307
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/410:05 am
JNB
- SFO
1 stop36h 55m
Emirates
Thu 5/75:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop38h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 4/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,282
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/189:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Mon 6/85:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 4/19![British Airways logo]()
$1,213
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Air France
Mon 6/88:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Air France
Deal found 4/20![Air France logo]()
$1,236
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/91:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,237
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/810:35 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,244
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
KLM
Mon 6/810:35 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/19![KLM logo]()
$1,259
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Mon 5/182:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/911:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,298
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Mon 5/182:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/81:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,301
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/206:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Wed 5/275:05 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,260
One-way flights from South Africa to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/71:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$608
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Fri 9/257:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$609
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 9/271:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$624
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 6/1512:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$634
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 9/294:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$685
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 7/201:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$690
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 9/304:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$717
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 9/274:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 9/2311:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops55h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$742
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops32h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$755
Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,169 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $608 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,272 |
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JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/1
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 6/8
4:48 pm-8:45 am
2 stops30h 57m
$1,218
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/1
8:25 pm-10:23 pm
2 stops34h 58m
San Francisco
Mon 6/15
4:48 pm-8:45 am
2 stops30h 57m
$1,222
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 5/20
6:40 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop28h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 5/27
5:05 pm-4:35 pm
1 stop38h 30m
$1,260
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 6/19
12:05 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops34h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 7/19
11:37 am-10:35 am
3 stops37h 58m
$1,283
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 8/31
12:05 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops34h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/16
11:15 am-10:55 am
3 stops37h 40m
$1,353
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/2
6:00 pm-5:20 pm
2 stops32h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 5/12
1:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 35m
$1,354
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 5/20
3:20 pm-4:15 pm
2 stops33h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 5/27
7:35 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops31h 40m
$1,419
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
6:00 pm-10:50 am
1 stop25h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
12:55 pm-10:30 am
1 stop36h 35m
$1,424
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/2
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 5/12
11:15 pm-11:05 am
2 stops26h 50m
$1,433
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 6/4
10:25 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop26h 50m
San Francisco
Thu 6/11
7:45 pm-8:55 pm
2 stops40h 10m
$1,447
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $603). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to San Francisco. 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
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$917 | Average$985 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$954 | Average$1,370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$969 | Average$1,107 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$994 | Average$1,130 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |