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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R11 493

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 506

One-way from

R11 493

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 103
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/8-2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 85h 19m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R30 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 449 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 9 July 2025.

Tue 26/820:05CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 19mDelta
Tue 2/922:50SFO - CPT
2 stops58h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/7R17 506
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1118:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R17 541
Fri 5/918:50JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/915:05SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R17 773
Fri 5/918:50JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 29mKLM
Mon 15/910:55SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Deal found 9/7R17 790
Fri 5/918:50JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 39mDelta
Sun 14/90:45SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/7R17 826
Fri 28/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1212:50SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7R17 986
Fri 28/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1217:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7R18 431
Mon 25/816:35CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/918:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R18 591
Fri 28/1110:55DUR - SFO
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1220:40SFO - DUR
2 stops27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7R19 160
Fri 22/820:00CPT - SFO
1 stop24h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/921:10SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 267
Sun 3/821:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/915:21SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 409
Wed 19/1110:40CPT - SFO
3 stops36h 58mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/310:40SFO - CPT
2 stops37h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7R21 366

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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 9 July 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

Tue 26/8

20:05-14:24

1 stop27h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

22:50-17:50

2 stops58h 00m

R17 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 541

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-16:19

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

15:05-8:30

1 stop32h 25m

R17 773

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-16:19

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

10:55-21:35

2 stops25h 40m

R17 790

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

18:50-21:29

2 stops35h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

0:45-21:35

2 stops35h 50m

R17 826

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:00-17:50

2 stops29h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

12:50-9:30

2 stops34h 40m

R17 986

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

17:30-7:35

1 stop28h 05m

R18 431

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/8

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R18 591

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

10:55-15:00

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

20:40-10:20

2 stops27h 40m

R19 160

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/8

20:00-11:13

1 stop24h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

6:35-15:20

1 stop23h 45m

R19 267

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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 205). 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 9 July 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.

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 9 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 R11 493. Users have also found prices from R11 724 and R14 001 on Turkish Airlines 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.

  • 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 205). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 236AverageR23 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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