Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 520

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 8 February 2026.

Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 911
Tue 24/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 31/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 103
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 552
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 648
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 001
Wed 11/220:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 23/28:25
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 225
Tue 28/720:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 11/822:35
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops33h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 257
Tue 3/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/38:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2R15 498
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 28/26:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 498
Mon 16/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sat 28/213:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/2R15 706
Tue 3/323:59
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 51m
KLM
Wed 18/39:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/2R15 738
Wed 1/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Mon 13/413:10
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/2R15 754

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 911

One-way from

R9 520

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 898
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 745 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 497 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 8 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R13 911

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 103

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

20:00-17:44

2 stops30h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

22:35-17:10

2 stops33h 35m

R15 257

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-11:30

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

8:45-16:55

1 stop23h 10m

R15 498

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

17:55-7:05

1 stop28h 10m

R15 754

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-18:19

2 stops29h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

23:35-19:40

1 stop35h 05m

R15 834

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-22:36

2 stops35h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

12:37-7:05

2 stops33h 28m

R15 850

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R15 850

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-23:59

2 stops36h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

5:59-17:50

2 stops26h 51m

R15 866

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-23:59

2 stops36h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 010

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 078). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 514). 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 8 February 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.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 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 29h 19m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 309. Users have also found prices from R9 119 and R12 048 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.

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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.

  • 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 078). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 514). 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
United AirlinesCheapestR14 606AverageR17 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 826AverageR15 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 857AverageR17 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 987AverageR16 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 033AverageR17 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR15 461AverageR17 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 511AverageR16 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 131AverageR18 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 595AverageR19 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 852AverageR22 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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