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

Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 26h 40m. There are 16966 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 321. Users have also found prices from R11 719 and R11 719 on Delta and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco is the most popular route from South Africa to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

R10 749+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Round-trip from	R16 730
One-way from	R10 749
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 319

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3 total stops
62h 13m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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49h 08m total
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 8 November 2025.

Fri 7/1121:30CPT - SFO

1 stop29h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 23/1112:30SFO - CPT

1 stop20h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 6/11R15 481

Fri 7/1120:50CPT - SFO

2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/1116:51SFO - CPT

1 stop37h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11R16 695

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Mon 19/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 834

Fri 7/1121:30CPT - SFO

2 stops27h 03mDelta

Sun 23/116:00SFO - CPT

2 stops27h 15mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 886

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/11R17 544

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 32mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R17 683

Thu 20/1120:45CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1112:34SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/11R17 752

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 29/1220:50SFO - CPT

2 stops35h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/11R18 637

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 59mDelta

Sun 28/1213:55SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/11R19 694

Best flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Thu 20/1120:45CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1112:34SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/11R17 752

Sun 3/515:20CPT - SFO

2 stops56h 15mLufthansa

Thu 14/514:40SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 5/11R17 857

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 29/1220:50SFO - CPT

2 stops35h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/11R18 637

Fri 6/316:00DUR - SFO

2 stops29h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 14/319:50SFO - DUR

2 stops32h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/11R18 827

Sat 7/312:25DUR - SFO

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 14/316:00SFO - DUR

2 stops33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11R19 625

Thu 20/1120:45CPT - SFO

1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1115:30SFO - CPT

2 stops30h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/11R19 937

Mon 24/1110:55DUR - SFO

3 stops60h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1213:55SFO - DUR

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R20 804

Sat 7/319:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sat 14/316:45SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 25mEmirates

Deal found 6/11R21 619

Sun 21/1214:40DUR - SFO

3 stops36h 20mSWISS

Sun 28/1219:25SFO - DUR

2 stops32h 30mSWISS

Deal found 6/11R27 045

Sun 8/222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sun 29/311:30SFO - JNB

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/11R16 747

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Sun 18/10:47SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/11R17 024

Mon 16/219:45JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/30:43SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 983

Mon 22/1223:35CPT - SFO

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1219:25SFO - CPT

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R21 532

Sun 3/520:05CPT - SFO

1 stop37h 10mDelta

Thu 14/513:45SFO - CPT

1 stop22h 40mDelta

Deal found 5/11R17 891

Wed 15/414:35CPT - SFO

3 stops38h 14mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/422:45SFO - CPT

3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11R21 601

Fri 6/319:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sat 14/316:45SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 25mEmirates

Deal found 6/11R24 063

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R18 429

Sat 7/319:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/316:45SFO - DUR

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R23 109

Last-minute flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated 8 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 7/1121:30CPT - SFO

1 stop29h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 23/1112:30SFO - CPT

1 stop20h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 6/11R15 481

Fri 7/1120:50CPT - SFO

2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/1116:51SFO - CPT

1 stop37h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11R16 695

Fri 7/1121:30CPT - SFO

2 stops27h 03mDelta

Sun 23/116:00SFO - CPT

2 stops27h 15mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 886

Thu 20/1120:45CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1112:34SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/11R17 752

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11R18 134

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 19/111:02SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 730

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 31mDelta

Mon 19/110:30SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11R16 834

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 51mKLM

Mon 19/115:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 6/11R17 284

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 59mDelta

Sun 28/1213:55SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/11R19 694

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/11R17 544

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 32mDelta

Mon 29/1216:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/11R17 683

Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO

2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 29/1220:50SFO - CPT

2 stops35h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/11R18 637

One-way flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.

Sun 23/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops49h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R10 749

Sun 23/1120:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11R11 321

Sun 15/312:25DUR - SFO

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11R11 321

Thu 11/1223:10CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 30mDelta

Deal found 6/11R11 719

Wed 15/416:40CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/11R11 737

Fri 6/316:00DUR - SFO

2 stops34h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/11R12 014

Wed 15/414:35CPT - SFO

3 stops39h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11R12 482

Thu 11/1212:30CPT - SFO

3 stops45h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R12 604

Sun 15/311:15DUR - SFO

3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R12 881

Tue 25/1118:25CPT - SFO

2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R12 968

Fri 6/321:10DUR - SFO

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11R13 141

Wed 15/410:40CPT - SFO

2 stops56h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/11R13 280

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

11:02-8:35

2 stops35h 33m

R16 730

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

11:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

R16 747

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-22:31

2 stops34h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

0:47-22:05

2 stops35h 18m

R17 024

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

R17 284

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-18:24

2 stops31h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

12:34-8:05

2 stops33h 31m

R17 752

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

15:20-14:35

2 stops56h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

14:40-9:30

2 stops33h 50m

R17 857

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-0:15

1 stop37h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R17 891

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:35-19:13

2 stops33h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

17:30-7:35

1 stop28h 05m

R18 134

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R18 429

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

20:50-17:50

2 stops31h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

20:50-18:00

2 stops35h 10m

R18 637

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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 R14 701). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 799). 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?

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?

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 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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

672 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 007 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 032 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 500 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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 26h 40m. There are 16966 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 321. Users have also found prices from R11 719 and R11 719 on Delta and Turkish Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to San Francisco?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco, Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco is the most popular route 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 R14 701). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 799). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 260	AverageR16 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 800	AverageR19 496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 066	AverageR17 875	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 080	AverageR18 268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 105	AverageR17 360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 457	AverageR19 600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 559	AverageR17 398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 447	AverageR22 438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 571	AverageR20 289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 951	AverageR21 120	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

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 8 November 2025.

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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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 8 November 2025.