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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R12 092

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 22 — Jun 291
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 17 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 264

One-way from

R12 092

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 101
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/12-3/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 09m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R31 127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 629 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 17 June 2025.

Sun 7/1221:30CPT - SFO
2 stops25h 49mDelta
Mon 5/15:40SFO - CPT
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 15/6R17 264
Mon 27/109:30CPT - SFO
2 stops44h 35mLufthansa
Tue 4/1113:30SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/6R17 603
Fri 15/819:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/86:30SFO - JNB
2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/6R18 192
Fri 15/819:25JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/816:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R19 030
Wed 29/1012:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1114:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/6R19 065
Fri 20/620:00CPT - SFO
2 stops32h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/76:00SFO - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/6R19 155
Fri 15/821:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 19/815:51SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/6R19 333
Tue 28/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1113:10SFO - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/6R19 672
Tue 28/1014:25CPT - SFO
3 stops37h 29mKenya Airways
Mon 3/1122:45SFO - CPT
3 stops52h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/6R20 136
Fri 28/1123:55JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 35mKLM
Tue 30/1222:20SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/6R20 528
Wed 3/129:00CPT - SFO
1 stop41h 25mSWISS
Fri 2/119:25SFO - CPT
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/6R20 724
Fri 15/817:55JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/818:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/6R20 795

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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 17 June 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 7/12

21:30-13:19

2 stops25h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

5:40-19:15

2 stops27h 35m

R17 264

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

9:30-21:05

2 stops44h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

13:30-13:25

2 stops37h 55m

R17 603

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

19:00-19:00

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

6:30-8:35

2 stops41h 05m

R18 192

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

19:25-15:55

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

16:30-9:25

1 stop31h 55m

R19 030

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

12:35-13:25

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

14:45-10:30

1 stop33h 45m

R19 065

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

21:15-17:52

2 stops29h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

15:51-7:00

2 stops30h 09m

R19 333

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

17:15-12:05

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

13:10-11:50

1 stop36h 40m

R19 672

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

14:25-18:54

3 stops37h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

22:45-13:35

3 stops52h 50m

R20 136

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:55-19:30

2 stops29h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

22:20-22:00

2 stops37h 40m

R20 528

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

9:00-16:25

1 stop41h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 2/1

19:25-7:30

1 stop26h 05m

R20 724

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, 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 17 June 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 17 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to San Francisco, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 092. Users have also found prices from R13 661 and R13 768 on Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines, 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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SWISSCheapestR14 670AverageR21 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 254AverageR20 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 310AverageR20 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 315AverageR18 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 470AverageR19 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 635AverageR18 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 072AverageR18 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 674AverageR20 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 281AverageR23 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 325AverageR21 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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