Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 757

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 062

One-way from

R9 757

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 058
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 46m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 188 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 594 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 16 January 2026.

Thu 12/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/1R15 062
Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/221:25
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1R15 569
Mon 2/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 9/38:25
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 602
Thu 26/220:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 5/38:25
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R15 618
Thu 26/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 667
Sun 1/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R15 880
Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 22/25:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 962
Sun 12/721:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 46m
Delta
Tue 28/77:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 16/1R16 093
Wed 4/220:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
SWISS
Wed 11/210:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1R16 224
Wed 4/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 11/28:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R16 240
Sun 1/319:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
KLM
Sun 8/39:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R16 650
Sun 1/320:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops36h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 8/36:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1R16 682

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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 16 January 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

Sun 15/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

21:25-7:05

1 stop23h 40m

R15 569

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

20:50-15:51

2 stops29h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

5:05-15:05

2 stops25h 00m

R15 602

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:50-17:54

2 stops31h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

6:45-16:10

2 stops23h 25m

R15 618

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-10:55

1 stop24h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

7:25-16:10

2 stops22h 45m

R15 618

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

7:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R15 880

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

21:55-11:41

1 stop22h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R16 093

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R16 240

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

9:15-22:05

2 stops27h 50m

R16 650

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

20:50-19:25

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:59-15:05

2 stops30h 06m

R16 682

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R16 781

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R13 032). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 847). 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 16 January 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.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 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 22h 46m. 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 445. Users have also found prices from R9 323 and R12 307 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?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R13 032). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 847). 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
SWISSCheapestR13 466AverageR17 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 920AverageR18 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 164AverageR16 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 185AverageR17 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 205AverageR16 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 541AverageR18 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 844AverageR16 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 524AverageR19 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 781AverageR21 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 952AverageR19 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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