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

Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 25h 18m. 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.

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 Air France, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 2% by booking at least 38 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South Africa to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 359.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from South Africa in February are about R18 286 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R15 820.

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.

R11 288+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Round-trip from	R15 213
One-way from	R11 288
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 339

Virgin Atlantic
27/10-3/11
2 total stops
55h 26m total
South Africa to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
12/11
1 total stop
32h 55m total
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 14 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 3/118:15SFO - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

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Sun 2/119:00CPT - SFO

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Mon 10/1119:25SFO - CPT

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Mon 27/1023:35CPT - SFO

1 stop26h 55mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - CPT

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Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

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Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/118:25SFO - CPT

1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines

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Sun 19/1019:30CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 45mDelta

Wed 26/1116:30SFO - CPT

1 stop33h 35mDelta

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Wed 22/1020:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mDelta

Wed 29/1015:30SFO - JNB

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Tue 28/1020:50CPT - SFO

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

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Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

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1 stop30h 10mDelta

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Sat 1/119:30CPT - SFO

1 stop39h 20mUnited Airlines

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1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

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Mon 27/1018:45CPT - SFO

1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines

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2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 244

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 14 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

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1 stop27h 50mDelta

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Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

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1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

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Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

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Wed 5/1119:10DUR - SFO

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sun 9/1115:40SFO - DUR

1 stop39h 30mEmirates

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Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO

2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/118:35SFO - CPT

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

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Sun 19/1019:30CPT - SFO

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Wed 5/1110:55DUR - SFO

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

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Sat 4/1013:44SFO - DUR

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Sun 19/1019:30CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 45mDelta

Wed 26/1116:30SFO - CPT

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1 stop31h 50mDelta

Wed 29/1015:30SFO - JNB

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Mon 27/1021:30CPT - SFO

1 stop30h 26mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop26h 55mSWISS

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Mon 27/1018:45CPT - SFO

1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/110:43SFO - CPT

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Fri 31/1020:50CPT - SFO

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Mon 10/118:25SFO - CPT

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Deal found 11/9R16 915

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 14 September 2025.

Wed 12/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 288

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3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 357

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1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 462

Fri 13/212:35CPT - SFO

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Deal found 10/9R11 635

Wed 8/1013:55JNB - SFO

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Deal found 13/9R11 757

Wed 12/1117:15CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 792

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 826

Sat 15/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 7/1016:35CPT - SFO

1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines

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Wed 8/1013:00CPT - SFO

1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R12 087

Wed 12/1116:50JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 313

Thu 9/1016:35CPT - SFO

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Mon 27/10

21:30-18:56

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23:35-17:30

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19:25-16:45

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20:50-12:08

1 stop25h 18m

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10:45-18:00

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R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

20:50-17:47

2 stops29h 57m

San Francisco

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8:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

20:50-13:37

2 stops26h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

8:35-18:00

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R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

20:50-18:34

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San Francisco

Wed 12/11

8:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:50-15:35

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

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8:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-12:08

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5:15-18:00

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R16 915

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CPT - SFO

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:50-11:29

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20:55-16:10

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R16 915

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

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Thu 30/10

19:50-17:47

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Mon 10/11

6:45-16:10

1 stop23h 25m

R16 915

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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?

When flying from South Africa to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

3 624 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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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

8 934 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 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

664 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 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

3 968 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 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

7 361 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 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.

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 25h 18m. 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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

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SWISS	CheapestR14 284	AverageR16 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 827	AverageR19 556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 038	AverageR18 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 132	AverageR17 698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 469	AverageR20 214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 587	AverageR18 668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 722	AverageR18 101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 479	AverageR20 243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 801	AverageR22 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 982	AverageR21 098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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