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

Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 30h 44m. 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 R10 709. Users have also found prices from R11 395 and R13 420 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 Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka 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 Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

R10 434+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Round-trip from	R15 394
One-way from	R10 434
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 522

Virgin Atlantic
24/11-1/12
2 total stops
55h 44m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
14/10
1 total stop
32h 40m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 153 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 952 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 October 2025.

Mon 24/1121:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 44mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/128:15SFO - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/10R15 394

Sun 26/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop32h 33mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/117:15SFO - CPT

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/10R16 011

Sun 23/1119:05JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 30/1113:10SFO - JNB

1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 406

Wed 29/109:00CPT - SFO

1 stop41h 30mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - CPT

1 stop40h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 526

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/217:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/10R16 646

Mon 24/1120:50CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1222:59SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 664

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - SFO

1 stop34h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1121:40SFO - CPT

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Thu 30/1020:15JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 15mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - JNB

2 stops56h 55mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 698

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/116:45SFO - CPT

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R16 732

Sun 23/1110:10JNB - SFO

1 stop43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/117:30SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 749

Mon 13/1021:55JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 01mDelta

Sat 18/1021:50SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/10R16 852

Tue 28/1020:50CPT - SFO

2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/118:30SFO - CPT

2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R16 921

Best flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

Mon 24/1121:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 44mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/128:15SFO - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/10R15 394

Wed 29/109:00CPT - SFO

1 stop41h 30mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - CPT

1 stop40h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 526

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/217:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/10R16 646

Mon 24/1120:50CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1222:59SFO - CPT

2 stops33h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 664

Sun 23/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 25mDelta

Sun 30/1116:30SFO - JNB

2 stops33h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/10R16 955

Sun 23/1110:55DUR - SFO

2 stops36h 30mAir France

Sun 30/1115:40SFO - DUR

2 stops42h 10mAir France

Deal found 9/10R19 512

Wed 5/1110:55DUR - SFO

2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 9/1120:40SFO - DUR

2 stops51h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10R21 349

Sun 23/1112:25DUR - SFO

3 stops39h 59mQatar Airways

Sun 30/1111:15SFO - DUR

3 stops37h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10R23 202

Wed 5/1119:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sun 9/1115:40SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 30mEmirates

Deal found 7/10R25 605

Sun 8/320:50CPT - SFO

1 stop29h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/48:45SFO - CPT

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Thu 30/1020:15JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 15mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - JNB

2 stops56h 55mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 698

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Thu 6/1111:38SFO - JNB

2 stops34h 57mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Tue 10/320:50CPT - SFO

2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/48:39SFO - CPT

2 stops23h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Fri 31/1022:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Mon 10/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Mon 9/319:50CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 18/48:25SFO - CPT

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Wed 5/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - SFO

1 stop34h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1121:40SFO - CPT

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sat 8/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 20mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Sun 23/1114:40DUR - SFO

2 stops35h 50mSWISS

Sun 30/1117:25SFO - DUR

3 stops34h 30mSWISS

Deal found 9/10R21 778

Fri 13/320:50CPT - SFO

2 stops29h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 18/48:25SFO - CPT

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Tue 6/19:00SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Sun 23/1119:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sun 30/1115:40SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 30mEmirates

Deal found 9/10R26 257

Fri 13/320:50CPT - SFO

1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 16/48:25SFO - CPT

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Wed 5/1112:25DUR - SFO

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 9/116:00SFO - DUR

3 stops42h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R27 355

Tue 28/1022:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Wed 5/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 05mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 075

Tue 28/1019:45JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/116:00SFO - JNB

2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R17 024

Tue 28/1019:45JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/115:00SFO - JNB

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R17 024

Tue 28/1019:45JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/115:00SFO - JNB

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R17 024

Last-minute flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated 10 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 13/1021:55JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 01mDelta

Sat 18/1021:50SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/10R16 852

Sun 26/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop32h 33mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 9/117:15SFO - CPT

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 8/10R16 011

Mon 27/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop25h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/118:35SFO - CPT

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R16 732

Tue 28/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/115:10SFO - CPT

2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R16 921

Wed 29/109:00CPT - SFO

1 stop41h 30mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - CPT

1 stop40h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 526

Thu 30/1020:15JNB - SFO

1 stop30h 15mSWISS

Sat 8/1119:25SFO - JNB

2 stops56h 55mSWISS

Deal found 8/10R16 698

Sun 23/1119:05JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 30/1113:10SFO - JNB

1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 406

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - SFO

1 stop34h 59mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1121:40SFO - CPT

1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 698

Sun 23/1110:10JNB - SFO

1 stop43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/117:30SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 749

Mon 24/1121:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 44mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/128:15SFO - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/10R15 394

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/217:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/10R16 646

Mon 24/1120:50CPT - SFO

2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/110:43SFO - CPT

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10R16 664

One-way flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

Tue 14/1013:55JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R10 434

Wed 15/1013:00CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R10 709

Mon 17/1112:30CPT - SFO

3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10R11 241

Thu 30/1020:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10R11 241

Mon 17/1117:15CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10R11 395

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - SFO

1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10R11 549

Sat 8/1117:15CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/10R11 876

Wed 15/1020:25JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R12 734

Wed 29/1019:05JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10R12 837

Thu 30/1020:20JNB - SFO

3 stops57h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10R12 854

Mon 1/1216:00DUR - SFO

3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10R13 231

Sat 22/1119:55JNB - SFO

1 stop45h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/10R13 334

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

21:30-18:14

1 stop30h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:15-19:15

1 stop25h 00m

R15 394

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

9:00-17:30

1 stop41h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

19:25-22:05

1 stop40h 40m

R16 526

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-19:13

2 stops31h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R16 646

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

20:50-12:08

1 stop25h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

22:59-18:00

2 stops33h 01m

R16 664

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-17:26

1 stop29h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

8:45-17:10

1 stop23h 25m

R16 698

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

20:15-17:30

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

19:25-14:20

2 stops56h 55m

R16 698

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

20:50-13:09

2 stops25h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

8:39-17:10

2 stops23h 31m

R16 698

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

19:50-12:02

1 stop25h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

8:25-15:20

1 stop21h 55m

R16 698

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-21:49

1 stop34h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 30/11

21:40-7:40

1 stop24h 00m

R16 698

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-17:19

2 stops29h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

8:25-15:20

1 stop21h 55m

R16 698

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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 R14 553). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 629). 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.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to San Francisco?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 966 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

665 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 996 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 446 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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 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 30h 44m. 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 R10 709. Users have also found prices from R11 395 and R13 420 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to San Francisco?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - San Francisco or Durban King Shaka 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 553). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 629). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 116	AverageR16 276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 640	AverageR19 242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 904	AverageR17 725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 918	AverageR18 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR15 942	AverageR17 394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 275	AverageR19 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 391	AverageR18 448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 277	AverageR19 965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 591	AverageR22 285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 770	AverageR20 803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 434

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

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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 October 2025.