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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 046. Users have also found prices from R11 956 and R12 958 on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco is the most popular route from South Africa to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air France, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 2% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R17 488.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from South Africa in February are about R19 768 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R16 170.

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.

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.

R32 404+ Flights from South Africa to San Francisco

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Round-trip from	R19 400
One-way from	R11 046

Delta
21/4-12/5
4 total stops
63h 14m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
17/3
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34h 00m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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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 21 January 2025.

Wed 22/18:05CPT - SFO

1 stop37h 45mDelta

Wed 26/28:27SFO - CPT

2 stops36h 03mDelta

Deal found 21/1R17 265

Fri 28/1119:45JNB - SFO

2 stops28h 10mAir France

Tue 30/1215:25SFO - JNB

1 stop31h 50mAir France

Deal found 21/1R19 103

Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 14mDelta

Mon 12/516:10SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 00mDelta

Deal found 21/1R19 400

Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/520:25SFO - JNB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R19 419

Fri 7/1111:55DUR - SFO

2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1114:45SFO - DUR

2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1R19 827

Wed 5/1110:55DUR - SFO

2 stops41h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 14/1117:30SFO - DUR

2 stops40h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R19 883

Wed 2/416:35CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/412:35SFO - CPT

1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/1R20 050

Mon 9/621:15JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 7/719:40SFO - JNB

2 stops50h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R20 662

Mon 21/417:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/518:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/1R21 776

Sun 20/41:15JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 12/522:45SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/1R21 943

Wed 2/47:00CPT - SFO

2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 12/419:20SFO - CPT

2 stops39h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R22 667

Fri 7/1119:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Fri 14/1115:40SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/1R22 909

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 14mDelta

Mon 12/516:10SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 00mDelta

Deal found 21/1R19 400

Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/520:25SFO - JNB

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R19 419

Mon 9/621:15JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 7/719:40SFO - JNB

2 stops50h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R20 662

Mon 21/417:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/518:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/1R21 776

Sun 20/41:15JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 12/522:45SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/1R21 943

Mon 9/619:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/70:32SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1R25 601

Mon 21/423:00JNB - SFO

3 stops49h 41mEthiopian Air

Mon 12/521:10SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/1R36 052

Mon 21/420:15JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 11/51:15SFO - JNB

2 stops47h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/1R52 371

Thu 27/218:25CPT - SFO

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Tue 15/417:05SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/1R66 313

Thu 27/29:20CPT - SFO

2 stops39h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 15/419:20SFO - CPT

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R47 024

Thu 27/223:20CPT - SFO

2 stops46h 05mDelta

Mon 14/40:40SFO - CPT

2 stops35h 30mDelta

Deal found 21/1R68 336

Thu 27/214:25CPT - SFO

3 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/422:45SFO - CPT

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R75 762

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated 21 January 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 22/18:05CPT - SFO

1 stop37h 45mDelta

Wed 26/28:27SFO - CPT

2 stops36h 03mDelta

Deal found 21/1R17 265

Wed 22/114:30CPT - SFO

3 stops32h 22mKenya Airways

Wed 26/222:50SFO - CPT

2 stops52h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/1R25 136

Wed 22/123:55CPT - SFO

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/220:35SFO - CPT

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R63 472

Tue 28/120:25JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/28:25SFO - JNB

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R67 352

Tue 28/119:40JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 30mDelta

Sat 8/212:09SFO - JNB

1 stop20h 51mDelta

Deal found 21/1R68 949

Thu 27/29:20CPT - SFO

2 stops39h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 15/419:20SFO - CPT

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/1R47 024

Thu 27/218:25CPT - SFO

1 stop28h 25mEmirates

Tue 15/417:05SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/1R66 313

One-way flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Mon 17/312:35CPT - SFO

1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1R11 046

Sun 23/313:20JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1R11 120

Mon 17/35:50CPT - SFO

3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R11 770

Tue 15/416:35CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/1R11 956

Tue 17/613:45JNB - SFO

1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1R12 958

Sun 20/417:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/1R13 404

Sun 13/423:35CPT - SFO

2 stops32h 06mAir France

Deal found 21/1R15 409

Sun 13/423:35CPT - SFO

2 stops33h 24mDelta

Deal found 21/1R15 446

Wed 29/11:15JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 44mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/1R16 578

Sat 5/414:05CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/1R16 690

Fri 27/610:40CPT - SFO

2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1R16 838

Tue 17/617:00JNB - SFO

3 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R16 875

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

6:05-21:20

2 stops30h 15m

R17 376

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

21:20-21:20

2 stops39h 00m

R17 822

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-15:25

2 stops49h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

21:20-8:10

2 stops49h 50m

R18 082

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

17:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

12:35-10:35

1 stop37h 00m

R18 156

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

15:05-18:48

2 stops36h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

9:00-17:45

2 stops23h 45m

R19 233

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-16:25

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

20:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R19 363

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

16:35-16:45

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

12:35-11:50

1 stop38h 15m

R20 050

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

21:10-18:27

2 stops30h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:21-7:00

2 stops29h 39m

R20 235

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

19:40-7:00

2 stops50h 20m

R20 662

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

1:15-12:45

2 stops44h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

22:45-15:50

2 stops32h 05m

R21 164

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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?

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

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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Francisco, such as Delta, British Airways and Kenya Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 328 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 521 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 754 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 600 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 358 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 046. Users have also found prices from R11 956 and R12 958 on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to San Francisco?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco is the most popular route 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

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Delta	CheapestR12 232	AverageR18 871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 007	AverageR22 517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR16 502	AverageR19 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 514	AverageR20 995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
SWISS	CheapestR16 674	AverageR27 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 753	AverageR18 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 924	AverageR21 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 957	AverageR23 346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 122	AverageR20 022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 268	AverageR20 415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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