Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 334

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 3 — Jun 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 May 2026.

Sat 2/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 12/57:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5R17 362
Wed 17/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/615:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R17 728
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R17 761
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/615:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R17 861
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R17 927
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/512:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5R18 409
Sun 9/820:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1015:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R18 891
Mon 4/519:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 13/519:15
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4R19 157
Mon 31/812:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R19 173
Mon 31/812:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R19 223
Fri 19/620:55
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 41m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R19 240
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/512:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5R19 356

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 728

One-way from

R10 334

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 661
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 664 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 671 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 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

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R17 728

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

13:00-10:25

2 stops36h 25m

R20 137

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-20:51

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:05-10:25

2 stops36h 20m

R20 236

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/6

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

11:37-10:35

3 stops37h 58m

R20 270
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

11:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

R20 552

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-17:36

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

11:37-10:15

2 stops37h 38m

R20 685

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:50-15:53

2 stops30h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R20 884

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

12:00-21:01

3 stops42h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R23 210

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-15:25

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

15:55-17:30

1 stop40h 35m

R24 174

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R24 274

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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.

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 R10 019). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 850). 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 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

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 28h 20m. 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 541. Users have also found prices from R9 705 and R12 490 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?

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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 R10 019). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 850). 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 AirlinesCheapestR15 157AverageR17 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 370AverageR17 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 630AverageR16 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 831AverageR18 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 028AverageR18 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 037AverageR17 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 080AverageR17 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 722AverageR19 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 629AverageR19 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 062AverageR23 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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