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R1 553+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — CPT
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 8 March 2026.

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R4 074 or less

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R939 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
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Wed 5/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/3R16 568
Thu 30/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R16 948
Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 998
Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R17 394
Tue 21/422:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/417:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R17 427
Tue 28/422:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/517:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 49m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R17 494
Thu 9/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R17 626
Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R17 692
Tue 1/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 15/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 319
Thu 7/512:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R18 534
Mon 27/418:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R18 551
Thu 23/412:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R18 567

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

10:32-21:20

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 964

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 24/5

14:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R19 244

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

20:25-20:36

2 stops33h 11m

R19 542

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

17:55-8:45

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

23:15-23:12

2 stops32h 57m

R19 971

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

11:50-8:50

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

R20 186

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R20 715

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

18:00-20:20

1 stop35h 20m

R20 764

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

9:30-21:20

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

18:00-20:20

1 stop35h 20m

R20 847

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

R20 896
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

23:15-13:45

2 stops29h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 24/5

15:30-10:16

2 stops27h 46m

R21 128

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of R14 107). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of R23 110). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

When flying from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: British Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From R1 796
British Airways
British Airways
From R20 997

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

From San Francisco you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (265 flights per day), Chicago (238 flights per day) and Los Angeles (204 flights per day).

San Diego
San Diego
From R1 796
London
London
From R4 427
Toronto
Toronto
From R9 019

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is San Diego, with prices starting at R1 796. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Diego
San Diego
From R1 796
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From R3 121
London
London
From R4 427

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from San Francisco. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 779 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 779 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 779 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 8 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    The most selected flight destinations from San Francisco for the current month are Mumbai, Boston, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. While Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as R939 to Vancouver Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 263 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from San Francisco are below:
    San Francisco to Las Vegas from R10 225
    San Francisco to Manila from R28 950

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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