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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R11 378

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 955

One-way from

R11 378

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 319
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 14m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 25 November 2025.

Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Thu 4/1210:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 55mDelta
Deal found 24/11R16 747
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:59SFO - CPT
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11R18 496
Mon 24/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/120:43SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11R18 843
Mon 1/1219:35JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1217:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/11R20 800
Mon 22/129:30CPT - SFO
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1219:25SFO - CPT
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R23 709
Mon 22/129:30CPT - SFO
1 stop44h 05mLufthansa
Mon 29/1221:40SFO - CPT
1 stop24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 22/11R24 575
Sun 21/1210:10JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Sat 3/121:40SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 23/11R24 644
Wed 17/1220:20JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 2/115:00SFO - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R25 424
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Sat 3/16:00SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 23/11R26 740
Mon 1/1219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Tue 9/1218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 23/11R27 364
Fri 28/1114:45DUR - SFO
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1215:00SFO - DUR
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R34 949
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Sun 28/120:10SFO - CPT
2 stops35h 45mDelta
Deal found 22/11R35 053

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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 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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South Africa

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

20:50-17:58

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

12:10-5:50

2 stops31h 40m

R17 024

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:25-17:08

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R17 180

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 353

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-17:58

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

21:30-19:15

1 stop35h 45m

R17 717

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

23:45-11:50

1 stop46h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

R18 687

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

11:15-13:50

2 stops35h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

16:35-10:40

2 stops57h 05m

R18 877

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

16:35-11:00

1 stop33h 25m

R19 587

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

22:10-15:00

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

20:40-12:10

1 stop29h 30m

R19 639

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

1:15-18:39

2 stops50h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

21:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

R20 194

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

1:35-12:49

2 stops45h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

16:05-15:50

2 stops37h 45m

R21 544

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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 R14 461). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 782). 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 25 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 November 2025.
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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 044 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 052 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 536 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 420 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

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

    Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 30h 43m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 378. Users have also found prices from R11 500 and R11 811 on Turkish Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R14 461). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 782). 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
SWISSCheapestR14 245AverageR16 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 784AverageR19 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 050AverageR17 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 064AverageR18 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 088AverageR17 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 440AverageR19 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 542AverageR17 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 429AverageR22 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 553AverageR20 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 933AverageR21 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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