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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 847

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Africa 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

18:50-13:30

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/3

16:05-17:45

2 stops34h 40m

R18 234

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

16:10-17:00

1 stop39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

13:35-13:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 766

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

17:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

15:05-15:00

2 stops33h 55m

R20 288

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

0:35-7:40

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

R20 378

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

22:39-10:20

2 stops25h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

19:25-19:10

2 stops33h 45m

R20 631

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

18:50-10:35

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-16:45

1 stop31h 55m

R20 721

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 9/12

18:50-13:30

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/1

15:20-11:05

2 stops29h 45m

R20 757

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

14:45-10:35

2 stops33h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/3

11:15-13:35

2 stops59h 20m

R20 847

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

13:55-9:15

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

19:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

R20 991

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

22:55-16:00

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

1:15-12:52

2 stops45h 37m

R21 748

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 20 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Tue 3/1217:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 21/115:05JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R20 288
Tue 3/1222:39SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/119:25JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R20 631
Mon 9/1218:50SFO - DUR
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/115:20DUR - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R20 757
Sat 28/1213:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/319:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/11R21 495
Wed 27/1121:15SFO - CPT
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1214:30CPT - SFO
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R23 586
Tue 3/1214:41SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 31/37:00CPT - SFO
2 stops39h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R24 613
Fri 22/1120:40SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1218:45CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11R25 117
Sat 28/1219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 00mSWISS
Thu 27/320:25JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 18/11R25 189
Tue 10/1218:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R25 549
Sat 28/1215:25SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mAir France
Wed 26/319:45JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 16mAir France
Deal found 18/11R26 468
Fri 27/1215:25SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/123:55JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R26 486
Mon 2/120:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/115:05JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11R26 865

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). 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 SFO to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to South Africa, 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 South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, American Airlines and Kenya Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,0
Very Good
8 765 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,6
Good
876 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19,0 km from the centre of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 847 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R13 243 and SWISS from R13 874 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa 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 San Francisco to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). 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 San Francisco to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South Africa. 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 845AverageR24 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 334AverageR26 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR20 492AverageR29 041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 924AverageR29 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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