Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 360

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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 10 May 2026.

Fri 19/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R17 267
Wed 17/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 365
Thu 18/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/815:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R17 381
Tue 23/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/615:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 447
Mon 22/620:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 545
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/615:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R17 627
Thu 11/619:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R17 643
Fri 14/813:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/815:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R17 954
Mon 29/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/715:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R18 216
Sun 7/619:30
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops46h 48m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/615:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R18 609
Mon 31/812:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R18 740
Sat 8/820:55
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 29/815:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R18 871

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 267

One-way from

R10 360

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 380
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 45m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 372 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 096 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 10 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

15:00-10:55

2 stops33h 55m

R18 740

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-17:36

2 stops37h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R18 756

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 30/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R19 771

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

R19 918

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

20:55-19:25

2 stops31h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

11:45-4:00

2 stops31h 15m

R19 967

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

10:15-10:35

3 stops39h 20m

R20 016

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/6

12:05-17:36

3 stops38h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 30/6

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R20 082

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 18/8

17:00-13:35

2 stops53h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

12:22-10:35

3 stops37h 13m

R20 671

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R20 867

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R20 916

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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 R9 869). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 614). 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 10 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.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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 29h 05m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 560. Users have also found prices from R11 224 and R12 304 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 869). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 614). 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 931AverageR17 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 140AverageR17 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 397AverageR16 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 595AverageR18 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 771AverageR18 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 797AverageR17 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 840AverageR16 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 473AverageR19 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 366AverageR19 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 763AverageR23 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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