Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R10 979

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 18 — Apr 251
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 19 March 2026.

Wed 27/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R14 834
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 102
Tue 19/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 521
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 13/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 538
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 24/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 739
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 907
Wed 20/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 940
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 27/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 957
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3R15 974
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 990
Sat 5/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R16 024
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R16 192

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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 834

One-way from

R10 979

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 745
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/5-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 356 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 988 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 19 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R15 739

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-18:57

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 594

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:25-15:50

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

15:04-9:25

2 stops33h 21m

R18 086

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

20:25-20:17

2 stops32h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

15:20-19:40

1 stop43h 20m

R18 136

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

15:02-9:25

2 stops33h 23m

R18 169

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

5:55-21:20

2 stops30h 25m

R18 371

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

17:55-8:25

1 stop29h 30m

R18 371

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R18 605

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

6:05-8:25

2 stops41h 20m

R19 108

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

20:25-22:07

2 stops34h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

20:29-8:50

2 stops27h 21m

R19 946

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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 R15 102). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 242). 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 19 March 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.

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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 31h 50m. 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 599. Users have also found prices from R9 537 and R12 600 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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  • 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 R15 102). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 242). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 986AverageR17 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 506AverageR16 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR15 723AverageR17 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 769AverageR17 047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 941AverageR18 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 164AverageR17 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 170AverageR18 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 222AverageR17 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 870AverageR19 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 785AverageR20 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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