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

Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 30h 23m. 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 217. Users have also found prices from R12 309 and R12 886 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, 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 Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco or Cape Town 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 Qatar Airways, United Airlines or Virgin Atlantic as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SFO?

When flying from South Africa to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R15 204
One-way from	R11 459
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R17 829

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Fri 13/11

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R16 116). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 102). 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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KLM

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1 / 20

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Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 474 reviews

KLM

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,4

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10 189 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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 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 30h 23m. 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 217. Users have also found prices from R12 309 and R12 886 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to San Francisco?
While some choose either Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco or Cape Town 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R16 116). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 102). 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 Airlines	CheapestR13 996	AverageR17 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 722	AverageR16 533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	CheapestR15 056	AverageR16 276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 390	AverageR16 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 421	AverageR18 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR15 447	AverageR18 133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Delta	CheapestR15 680	AverageR16 172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 453	AverageR17 926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 014	AverageR19 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 049	AverageR22 363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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