Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 502

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 28 January 2026.

Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/26:05
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/1R15 010
Wed 11/319:35
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 026
Wed 11/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
British Airways
Wed 18/318:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R15 186
Thu 26/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
British Airways
Thu 5/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1R15 250
Thu 12/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 19/38:25
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1R15 410
Tue 25/820:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 6/922:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1R15 474
Sat 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/26:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/1R15 698
Sat 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Fri 6/223:05
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Delta
Deal found 26/1R15 730
Wed 11/319:45
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 18/310:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 762
Fri 17/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/420:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R15 778
Fri 17/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Air France
Sat 25/423:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Air France
Deal found 27/1R15 810
Tue 25/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 6/913:45
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop43h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/1R15 842

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 250

One-way from

R10 502

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 632
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 22m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 617 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 473 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:35-16:00

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R15 026

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

20:50-15:57

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

8:25-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

R15 410

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

16:59-10:25

2 stops31h 26m

R15 634

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R15 698

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-21:13

2 stops32h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

16:03-8:35

2 stops31h 32m

R15 698

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:45-22:47

2 stops36h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

8:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R15 762

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

18:00-14:40

2 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

23:15-11:05

2 stops26h 50m

R15 810

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

22:00-15:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R15 874

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

23:45-23:25

2 stops33h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 049

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R16 545

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/1

Showing 1-10 of 34 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R12 597). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 474). 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 28 January 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 10m. 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 293. Users have also found prices from R9 103 and R12 017 on Qatar Airways 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?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R12 597). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 474). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Redwood City
Mountain View
Burlingame
American Canyon

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR14 568AverageR18 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 806AverageR16 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 821AverageR16 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air FranceCheapestR14 949AverageR16 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
SWISSCheapestR14 995AverageR17 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
KLMCheapestR15 421AverageR18 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
DeltaCheapestR15 471AverageR16 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
British AirwaysCheapestR16 089AverageR18 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 386AverageR20 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 552AverageR19 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to San Francisco?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find South Africa to San Francisco flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to San Francisco?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from South Africa to San Francisco for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to San Francisco with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Francisco from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Francisco from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.