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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R12 098

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 737

One-way from

R12 098

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 971
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 44m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R45 464 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 693 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

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 29 April 2025.

Sun 11/58:40CPT - SFO
1 stop40h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/519:30SFO - CPT
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 28/4R17 737
Sun 4/520:00CPT - SFO
1 stop30h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/522:59SFO - CPT
2 stops33h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R17 868
Tue 20/519:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/519:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R17 942
Sun 18/520:05CPT - SFO
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Sun 25/521:35SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/4R17 998
Sun 11/58:40CPT - SFO
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/519:15SFO - CPT
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 035
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mDelta
Sat 17/58:58SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 42mDelta
Deal found 28/4R18 128
Sat 10/513:00JNB - SFO
2 stops60h 10mSWISS
Thu 22/514:40SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mSWISS
Deal found 28/4R18 184
Tue 13/519:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mBrussels Airlines
Tue 20/514:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 556
Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/718:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R18 668
Sun 1/69:00CPT - SFO
2 stops36h 50mAir France
Mon 30/620:25SFO - CPT
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 29/4R18 724
Tue 13/519:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Fri 23/514:00SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4R18 742
Thu 12/620:40JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 19/611:35SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4R18 873

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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 29 April 2025.
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

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

8:40-16:10

1 stop40h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

19:30-13:25

2 stops32h 55m

R17 737

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:00-20:10

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

19:30-9:20

1 stop28h 50m

R17 942

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

20:05-10:15

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

21:35-17:50

1 stop35h 15m

R17 998

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

8:40-16:10

1 stop40h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

19:15-9:30

1 stop29h 15m

R18 035

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-18:15

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

6:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R18 128

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:00-16:10

2 stops60h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

14:40-9:20

2 stops33h 40m

R18 184

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

13:20-8:35

1 stop34h 15m

R18 556

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R18 668

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

9:00-12:50

2 stops36h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 30/6

20:25-12:40

2 stops31h 15m

R18 724

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

20:40-19:30

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

11:35-10:20

2 stops37h 45m

R18 873

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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, 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 212). 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?

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 29 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Francisco, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 098. Users have also found prices from R13 810 and R14 462 on Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, 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.

  • 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 212). 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
SWISSCheapestR15 309AverageR22 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR16 477AverageR19 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 544AverageR18 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 839AverageR22 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 953AverageR19 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 962AverageR21 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 188AverageR20 077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 598AverageR20 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 078AverageR24 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 124AverageR23 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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