Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R11 117

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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 24 March 2026.

Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R16 175
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R16 514
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R16 633
Tue 21/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3R16 888
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R17 006
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R17 176
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R17 346
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 414
Wed 6/58:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/519:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R17 617
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R18 093
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 10/513:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3R18 432
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 14/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R18 432

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 175

One-way from

R11 117

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 956
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/5-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 905 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 169 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 24 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-15:35

2 stops28h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 888

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

15:17-7:00

2 stops30h 43m

R18 534

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:56

2 stops30h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

14:43-8:25

2 stops32h 42m

R18 687

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

20:40-13:35

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

15:55-8:50

1 stop31h 55m

R18 721

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

13:35-8:25

2 stops33h 50m

R20 180
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R20 367

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-19:07

1 stop32h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R20 537

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:15-0:32

2 stops34h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R20 672

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

13:15-13:25

2 stops39h 10m

R21 029

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

20:25-19:20

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

16:55-8:45

2 stops30h 50m

R21 470

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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 R15 292). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 446). 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 24 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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.

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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

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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 25h 35m. 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 682. Users have also found prices from R9 657 and R12 759 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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  • 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 R15 292). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 446). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 175AverageR17 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 721AverageR17 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR15 921AverageR19 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 967AverageR17 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 142AverageR18 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 367AverageR18 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 373AverageR18 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 426AverageR17 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 083AverageR20 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 009AverageR20 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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