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R1 429+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — CPT
Jan 4 — Jan 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R4 195 or less

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R4 056 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
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Tue 31/312:50SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/417:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R17 384
Tue 5/512:50SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/518:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 452
Sun 18/119:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
Sun 1/220:15JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/12R17 486
Mon 2/218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R17 588
Sun 18/118:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 707
Thu 30/418:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 843
Wed 22/418:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:00JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 911
Sun 3/518:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/517:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R17 928
Sun 18/18:25SFO - JNB
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 979
Sat 21/314:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/417:55JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 030
Sat 3/17:25SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/422:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 047
Mon 2/318:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/317:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12R19 034

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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 5 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R18 030

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

21:55-20:30

1 stop31h 35m

R18 064

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

21:30-19:40

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-17:10

1 stop28h 15m

R18 064

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 183

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 217

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 217

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

10:31-21:20

2 stops25h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 268

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

6:00-22:05

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 285

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:20-22:54

2 stops37h 34m

R18 676

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

19:40-17:35

2 stops36h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 21/4

15:45-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

R20 003

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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 28 November 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 261). Flying from San Francisco in July will prove the most costly (average of R22 725). 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 850
British Airways
British Airways
From R21 621

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 (890 flights per day), Los Angeles (579 flights per day) and London (434 flights per day).

San Diego
San Diego
From R1 850
New York
New York
From R6 180
Toronto
Toronto
From R9 287

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 850. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Diego
San Diego
From R1 850
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From R3 214
New York
New York
From R6 180

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
7 562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 562 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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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 5 December 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 Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston. 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 850 to San Diego (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 716 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 Zurich from R32 316

  • 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 034 round trip

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