Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 732

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Thu 8/1017:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 294
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 376
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 442
Sat 3/1017:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 606
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 721
Mon 5/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 754
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1119:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 770
Sun 4/1018:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/1019:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 934
Tue 6/1017:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/1019:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R17 082
Sun 24/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/612:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R18 214
Tue 16/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/711:37
SFO
-
DUR
3 stops37h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 657
Thu 18/619:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/115:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R18 871

Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 294

One-way from

R10 732

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 856
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 922 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Francisco 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 10 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 16/6

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

11:37-10:35

3 stops37h 58m

R18 657

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-21:35

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

13:05-8:50

2 stops34h 45m

R19 806

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

R20 495
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

8:45-18:35

1 stop23h 50m

R21 939

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

19:00-17:07

2 stops31h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

10:20-18:35

1 stop22h 15m

R22 038

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

20:25-21:20

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 514

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

20:00-23:15

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

5:05-15:20

2 stops25h 15m

R22 793

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

17:05-10:15

1 stop32h 10m

R23 055

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

14:25-9:23

3 stops51h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

23:50-13:35

3 stops52h 45m

R24 286

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

13:05-8:45

2 stops34h 40m

R24 876

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 834). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 901). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17,7 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

    Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 28h 35m. There are 16486 km between South Africa and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 460. Users have also found prices from R9 577 and R12 336 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco 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 South Africa to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 834). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 901). 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 AirlinesCheapestR14 671AverageR17 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 180AverageR16 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR15 392AverageR17 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 437AverageR16 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 606AverageR17 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 824AverageR17 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 830AverageR17 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 881AverageR16 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 516AverageR19 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 411AverageR19 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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