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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R11 641

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
May 30 — Jun 61
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 25 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 601

One-way from

R11 641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 303
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 15m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 007 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 479 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 25 May 2025.

Wed 24/912:40SFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/1016:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/5R18 601
Sat 6/97:10SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/919:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/5R20 256
Tue 4/1122:40SFO - CPT
2 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1113:50CPT - SFO
3 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/5R20 434
Fri 7/1111:25SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/1111:05JNB - SFO
1 stop44h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/5R20 488
Wed 26/1118:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 20/1219:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/5R20 612
Wed 24/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1014:00CPT - SFO
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R20 630
Fri 7/1115:25SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1123:55JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R21 574
Wed 10/922:30SFO - JNB
2 stops48h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/99:50JNB - SFO
2 stops47h 02mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R21 841
Tue 21/1022:45SFO - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 4/1123:00CPT - SFO
2 stops47h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/5R21 930
Mon 8/98:31SFO - JNB
2 stops39h 49mAir Canada
Wed 15/1019:35JNB - SFO
2 stops46h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 24/5R21 965
Wed 26/1122:39SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/1222:05JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/5R22 161
Thu 6/110:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Sat 22/1119:45JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Deal found 24/5R22 464

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Africa that are best for you.

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

16:35-10:35

1 stop27h 00m

R19 313

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

7:10-17:45

2 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

19:00-19:38

2 stops33h 38m

R20 256

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

11:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

11:05-21:15

1 stop44h 10m

R20 488

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

R21 022

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

12:40-11:50

1 stop38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

6:05-10:35

2 stops37h 30m

R21 182

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

15:25-9:15

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

23:55-22:44

2 stops32h 49m

R21 574

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

22:30-8:20

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

9:50-23:52

2 stops47h 02m

R21 841

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

8:31-9:20

2 stops39h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

19:35-9:27

2 stops46h 52m

R21 965

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

0:40-22:00

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

R22 464

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

13:45-21:35

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

23:55-23:49

2 stops33h 54m

R22 553

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

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 25 May 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 25 May 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
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 952 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 347 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 602 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
876 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 246 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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 R11 962 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from R12 567 and RwandAir from R12 834 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?

    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 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 385AverageR28 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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