Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R11 563

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 July 2026.

Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop36h 53m
Delta
Mon 31/86:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 27/6R16 450
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/1115:10
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 30/6R16 713
Sun 23/823:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Mon 31/87:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 25m
KLM
Deal found 27/6R16 746
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1114:20
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R16 762
Wed 4/1120:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop29h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 25/1110:05
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/6R16 795
Tue 28/720:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 4/820:55
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops35h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 844
Tue 21/718:50
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 54m
Air France
Tue 4/820:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 29/6R18 287
Fri 3/723:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 31m
Delta
Sat 10/106:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 27/6R18 320
Tue 21/723:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Tue 4/820:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 30/6R18 336
Sun 12/718:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Air France
Tue 28/720:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 27/6R18 550
Sun 12/723:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Tue 28/720:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 28/6R18 681
Fri 16/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 48m
British Airways
Wed 2/1217:25
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 30/6R18 976

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 450

One-way from

R11 563

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 960
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 43m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 752 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 179 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 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

Thu 24/9

19:50-17:05

2 stops30h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

6:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R16 795

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

20:00-18:33

2 stops31h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

19:45-17:10

2 stops36h 25m

R17 418

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R18 681
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-23:51

2 stops33h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

11:30-18:35

1 stop21h 05m

R18 763

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

21:15-18:03

2 stops29h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

17:25-10:25

1 stop31h 00m

R18 976

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

20:05-23:55

2 stops36h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

5:50-17:50

2 stops27h 00m

R19 206

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

9:49-19:40

2 stops24h 51m

R19 534

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-21:28

1 stop34h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

21:30-16:10

1 stop32h 40m

R19 583

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

23:15-23:59

2 stops33h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R20 190

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R20 354

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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 890). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 909). 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 84 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 1 July 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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 37m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 623. Users have also found prices from R11 812 and R12 330 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 890). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 909). 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 664AverageR17 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 102AverageR17 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 429AverageR16 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 728AverageR17 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 822AverageR18 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 992AverageR16 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 003AverageR18 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 508AverageR17 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 436AverageR19 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 522AverageR22 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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