Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 282

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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 4 March 2026.

Thu 16/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 692
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/56:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3R14 937
Fri 3/421:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 17/414:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R15 019
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 051
Wed 11/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/314:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R15 493
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 1/50:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 591
Fri 17/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 24/414:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R15 885
Thu 16/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 23/46:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R15 950
Wed 15/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 22/414:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop42h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/2R16 016
Wed 11/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Tue 24/311:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/3R16 032
Fri 5/620:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/913:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/3R16 048
Fri 3/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops36h 42m
Delta
Fri 10/421:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/3R16 179

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 692

One-way from

R9 282

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 081
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 349 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 518 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 4 March 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-18:38

2 stops31h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

0:45-15:20

2 stops29h 35m

R15 721

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

20:25-18:22

2 stops30h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

14:00-17:50

1 stop42h 50m

R15 885

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

13:00-8:25

2 stops34h 25m

R16 048

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:00-10:25

2 stops36h 25m

R16 048

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

R16 228

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

15:20-19:40

1 stop43h 20m

R16 228

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

20:25-22:07

2 stops34h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

23:15-21:45

2 stops37h 30m

R16 293

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R17 258

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R17 650

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

11:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

R17 748

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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 R14 610). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 819). 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 4 March 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.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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 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 27h 25m. 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 434. Users have also found prices from R9 299 and R12 285 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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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 R14 610). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 819). 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 908AverageR17 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 118AverageR16 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 282AverageR17 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 329AverageR17 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 517AverageR18 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 532AverageR17 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapestR15 765AverageR18 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 816AverageR16 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 449AverageR19 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 340AverageR20 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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