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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R9 862

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 6 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 528

One-way from

R9 862

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 465
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R58 160 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 873 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 March 2025.

Mon 21/418:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/516:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R18 528
Sat 3/522:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/612:10JNB - SFO
2 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R19 963
Wed 12/1114:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 19/1118:55CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R19 981
Sat 8/1114:45SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1112:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R20 092
Mon 15/90:20SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/1011:20JNB - SFO
1 stop44h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/3R20 184
Tue 30/1218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R20 239
Mon 15/90:32SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1015:05JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3R20 276
Sat 3/519:20SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/619:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 312
Tue 1/419:30SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Mon 7/419:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/3R20 920
Wed 10/912:40SFO - DUR
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/914:45DUR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R20 993
Tue 18/322:45SFO - CPT
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/314:35CPT - SFO
3 stops34h 09mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R21 085
Tue 25/322:50SFO - CPT
3 stops53h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 15/414:30CPT - SFO
3 stops37h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R21 380

Find flights from San Francisco to South Africa within your budget

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 March 2025.

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Depart

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R18 528

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

22:30-15:50

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

1:15-18:54

2 stops50h 39m

R19 963

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

15:55-10:00

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R20 110

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

19:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

19:25-17:15

1 stop30h 50m

R20 312

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

R20 772

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

7:00-10:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

R20 883

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

19:30-14:20

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

19:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

R20 920

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

12:40-13:15

2 stops39h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/5

14:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R21 030

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

0:35-7:40

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-22:40

1 stop44h 20m

R21 085

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

22:45-14:30

2 stops30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

14:35-15:44

3 stops34h 09m

R21 085

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

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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 R123). 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 6 March 2025.

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 6 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 044 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 564 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 229 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 R9 862 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from R10 524 and Cathay Pacific from R11 021 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to South Africa are San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo and San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

  • 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?

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  • 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 R123). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 970AverageR29 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 110AverageR28 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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