Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 814

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

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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 15 December 2025.

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/16:45SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R22 201
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Sat 3/16:00SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/12R25 373
Thu 18/1217:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 36mKenya Airways
Mon 29/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R64 831
Thu 18/1223:10JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Mon 29/1222:30SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/12R66 569
Thu 18/1210:10JNB - SFO
1 stop43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R75 038
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1210:40SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R76 387

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 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 896

One-way from

R10 814

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 085
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 23m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 864 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 874 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 15 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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South Africa

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

11:40-22:50

2 stops25h 10m

R16 330

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R16 415

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-17:50

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R16 482

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-22:54

2 stops34h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

R16 482

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

20:50-13:44

2 stops26h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

22:50-16:10

2 stops31h 20m

R16 482

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-14:57

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

0:43-15:05

2 stops29h 22m

R16 499

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

5:10-16:10

2 stops25h 00m

R16 499

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

22:00-21:05

2 stops33h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

22:59-18:35

2 stops33h 36m

R16 499

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

22:00-20:25

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

13:35-8:25

2 stops32h 50m

R16 516

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-22:54

2 stops34h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

22:55-22:05

2 stops37h 10m

R16 718

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R13 429). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 330). 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 ZA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 December 2025.
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.

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Francisco. 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 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 19,0 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 27h 50m. 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 642. Users have also found prices from R9 599 and R12 682 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to San Francisco?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to San Francisco?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R13 429). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 330). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 876AverageR17 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 375AverageR19 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 626AverageR17 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 647AverageR17 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 735AverageR16 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 014AverageR18 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 327AverageR17 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 978AverageR21 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 093AverageR19 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 468AverageR20 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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