Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 070

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

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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 22 February 2026.

Tue 7/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 14/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R14 070
Wed 15/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2R14 423
Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R14 455
Mon 6/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 567
Fri 20/220:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops29h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 8/321:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 368
Mon 2/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 13/323:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops30h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 400
Fri 20/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 28/210:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 400
Thu 2/420:25
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops35h 35m
Delta
Sat 11/417:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/2R15 801
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 24/513:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 833
Thu 19/321:30
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Delta
Wed 1/46:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 19/2R15 865
Wed 15/423:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 41m
Delta
Thu 23/416:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 21/2R15 977
Tue 28/423:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Delta
Mon 25/523:15
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/2R16 025

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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 070

One-way from

R9 070

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 538
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 516 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 252 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 22 February 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

Thu 19/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 455

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-13:38

1 stop25h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

5:05-16:55

2 stops26h 50m

R15 368

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

21:30-23:00

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R15 865

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

23:15-23:10

2 stops32h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

23:15-8:50

1 stop24h 35m

R16 041

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

9:20-7:05

2 stops36h 45m

R16 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

13:55-8:50

2 stops33h 55m

R16 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

20:25-23:57

2 stops36h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

13:00-8:50

2 stops34h 50m

R16 650

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40-11:45

1 stop37h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

13:45-5:50

1 stop31h 05m

R16 874

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 339

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

11:05-8:50

2 stops36h 45m

R17 339

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 326). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 512). 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 22 February 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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

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 25h 48m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 309. Users have also found prices from R9 118 and R12 047 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 326). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 512). 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 635AverageR16 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 824AverageR15 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 901AverageR18 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 986AverageR16 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 032AverageR17 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR15 459AverageR17 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 509AverageR16 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 129AverageR18 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 593AverageR19 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 851AverageR22 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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