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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R12 506

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 804

One-way from

R12 506

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 302
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
2/5
  • 2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 54m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R49 439 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 965 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/712:40SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R17 804
Wed 14/520:40JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 6/621:20SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4R18 353
Fri 14/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 51mDelta
Fri 6/211:30SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 447
Wed 21/523:15CPT - SFO
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Wed 28/522:59SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 51mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 466
Wed 14/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/610:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 731
Mon 5/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 43mKLM
Mon 12/510:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 15/4R19 904
Sun 4/58:40CPT - SFO
1 stop40h 30mSWISS
Sun 11/514:00SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 00mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R20 075
Sun 4/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir France
Mon 12/520:25SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mAir France
Deal found 15/4R20 283
Wed 30/421:20JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/57:06SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4R20 302
Mon 28/421:15JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 10/516:20SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4R20 396
Wed 21/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/512:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R20 434
Fri 14/1111:55DUR - SFO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 6/214:45SFO - DUR
2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R20 623

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Francisco 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

R17 804

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:40-14:15

1 stop26h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

21:20-10:20

1 stop28h 00m

R18 353

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-20:15

2 stops30h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

22:59-17:50

1 stop33h 51m

R18 466

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

6:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R18 561

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:50-15:15

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

10:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

R18 731

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

23:15-19:58

2 stops29h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

10:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

R19 904

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

8:40-16:10

1 stop40h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

14:00-10:00

1 stop35h 00m

R20 075

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

18:50-18:35

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R20 283

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:20-14:09

1 stop25h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

R20 302

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

16:20-7:00

1 stop29h 40m

R20 396

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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 ZA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Francisco, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 19,0 km from the centre of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R13 320. Users have also found prices from R13 888 and R14 890 on Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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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SWISSCheapestR15 563AverageR22 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR16 750AverageR19 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 818AverageR19 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 118AverageR22 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 234AverageR19 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 243AverageR21 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 473AverageR20 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 905AverageR21 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR19 305AverageR28 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 394AverageR24 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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