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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R12 920

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R16 598

One-way from

R12 920
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 27/1-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m 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 22 December 2024.

Mon 23/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/16:38SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 726
Sun 22/121:40JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 56mKenya Airways
Sun 19/122:50SFO - JNB
2 stops39h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R25 693
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 55mKLM
Sun 5/113:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/12R27 340
Sun 29/1220:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/120:35SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R31 055
Sun 29/1210:10JNB - SFO
1 stop42h 35mLufthansa
Sun 19/120:35SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12R31 751
Sun 22/1218:25CPT - SFO
1 stop28h 25mEmirates
Wed 25/1215:40SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 21/12R33 837
Sun 29/1223:55JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 49mDelta
Sun 19/112:35SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 50mDelta
Deal found 22/12R35 795
Sun 22/1218:55CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 25/1210:47SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12R37 241
Sun 22/123:10JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 25mRwandAir
Sun 19/114:45SFO - JNB
2 stops49h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 21/12R37 808
Sun 22/1213:50CPT - SFO
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1219:25SFO - CPT
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R52 979
Thu 26/1219:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir France
Mon 6/115:25SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mAir France
Deal found 21/12R68 058
Sat 28/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/113:10SFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12R79 166

Find flights from South Africa to San Francisco within your budget

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 22 December 2024.

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

19:50-16:25

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

19:25-10:55

1 stop29h 30m

R16 598

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

20:25-16:25

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R16 598

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

22:00-12:10

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

23:59-18:35

2 stops32h 36m

R16 726

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

20:50-12:10

1 stop25h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 781

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:40-20:54

2 stops35h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

16:40-9:25

2 stops30h 45m

R16 982

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

8:05-11:50

1 stop37h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

16:25-6:50

1 stop29h 25m

R17 074

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

23:35-22:29

2 stops31h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R17 111

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

21:10-17:25

1 stop29h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

19:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

R18 776

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

18:50-14:20

2 stops28h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R19 014

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

12:35-12:35

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

14:45-17:25

1 stop40h 40m

R19 179

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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?

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 22 December 2024.

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 22 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Francisco, such as SWISS, Delta and British Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8,0
Very Good
8 594 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7,8
Good
1 342 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7,5
Good
3 789 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 920. Users have also found prices from R15 226 and R15 775 on Delta and Singapore Airlines, 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR12 057AverageR17 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 175AverageR17 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 779AverageR22 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR16 236AverageR20 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 267AverageR18 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR16 436AverageR27 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 528AverageR19 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 715AverageR23 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 821AverageR21 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 992AverageR20 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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