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$608+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 22 — May 291
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco
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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$1,206

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
From South Africa to San Francisco
One-way flight from South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from South Africa to San Francisco can take about 28h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,260. There are 10813 mi between South Africa and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Qatar Airways flights start at $607 while deals on Emirates start at $763 one-way.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco 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 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to San Francisco. 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$917Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$969Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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