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R1 285+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — CPT
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 14 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

Turkish Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R4 283 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 141 or less
On average, Turkish Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco (avg. price of R33 206).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Tue 28/1021:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9R17 123
Mon 3/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 18/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/9R17 140
Mon 27/1021:40SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R17 158
Tue 28/1015:50SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9R17 210
Mon 27/1015:50SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9R17 244
Wed 5/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9R17 314
Wed 29/1021:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9R17 991
Wed 29/1018:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9R18 182
Wed 22/107:15SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 5/1121:55JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R18 339
Wed 22/1018:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9R19 276
Tue 4/1118:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1117:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9R19 537
Wed 4/29:40SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/210:40CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/9R19 641

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Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 14 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

7:15-19:40

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

21:55-17:22

1 stop29h 27m

R18 339

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

23:56-18:35

2 stops32h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

15:05-12:15

2 stops31h 10m

R18 582

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

6:00-17:45

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

20:15-17:30

1 stop30h 15m

R18 686

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

15:55-18:40

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

20:20-13:40

1 stop26h 20m

R18 860

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

23:56-18:35

2 stops32h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

R18 860

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

22:45-17:45

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

R19 103

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

0:35-22:05

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:40-13:25

1 stop27h 45m

R19 624

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

20:15-17:30

1 stop30h 15m

R19 624

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

0:43-18:35

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

R19 624

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R19 641

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

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

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 12 September 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of R16 602). Flying from San Francisco in July will prove the most costly (average of R23 236). 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: Turkish Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R1 046
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From R109

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 (1 566 flights per day), Chicago (1 142 flights per day) and Los Angeles (1 041 flights per day).

San Diego
San Diego
From R109
New York
New York
From R475
Toronto
Toronto
From R546

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 889. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Diego
San Diego
From R109
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From R189
New York
New York
From R475

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 Turkish Airlines from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,7

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,7

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

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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 14 September 2025.

  • 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 Boston, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Bengaluru. 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 R1 889 to San Diego (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 414 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from R15 818
    San Francisco to Zurich from R32 993

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from San Francisco to anywhere, put Las Vegas on your list as prices start at R9 676 for this destination.

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

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time July 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.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San Francisco to embark to:
    Travel from San Francisco to Cape Town from R19 276 round trip

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