Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 909

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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 4 June 2026.

Fri 5/620:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Delta
Fri 18/923:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/6R16 624
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Delta
Thu 11/66:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R16 770
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 31m
Delta
Wed 10/620:03
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 47m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R16 787
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 44m
KLM
Mon 31/87:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/6R16 950
Mon 1/619:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 10/610:15
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/5R16 982
Mon 1/619:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 9/623:30
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/5R16 999
Fri 5/620:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 17/90:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6R17 064
Wed 3/623:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Delta
Thu 11/67:50
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R17 667
Wed 15/723:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Wed 22/723:59
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop34h 41m
Delta
Deal found 31/5R18 498
Wed 8/718:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 10m
Air France
Tue 11/820:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 3/6R18 628
Wed 3/618:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Air France
Wed 10/622:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Air France
Deal found 30/5R18 856
Thu 16/712:05
DUR
-
SFO
3 stops54h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/715:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/6R19 134

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 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 950

One-way from

R9 909

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 199
KLM
  • KLM
  • 7/7-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 09m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 112 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 750 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 4 June 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R17 390

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-21:29

2 stops31h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

21:30-18:35

1 stop35h 05m

R17 683

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-23:54

2 stops33h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R17 716

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 090

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-19:38

2 stops29h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

14:20-5:50

2 stops29h 30m

R20 405

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R20 649

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

14:05-13:35

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

11:15-3:55

2 stops30h 40m

R20 926

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:50-9:30

2 stops46h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

18:38-15:20

2 stops35h 42m

R21 187

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 16/7

12:05-17:47

3 stops38h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R21 415

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

12:27-9:00

2 stops35h 33m

R23 289

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R9 828). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 548). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 4 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 25h 50m. 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 R9 525. Users have also found prices from R11 738 and R12 252 on Turkish Airlines 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?

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R9 828). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 548). 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 571AverageR16 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 007AverageR17 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 332AverageR16 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 546AverageR17 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 722AverageR18 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 892AverageR16 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR15 902AverageR18 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 404AverageR19 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 346AverageR19 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 762AverageR23 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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