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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 520

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2026.

Tue 27/1022:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R18 667
Thu 1/1020:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 20/1012:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops54h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/6R19 249
Sun 11/1022:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1012:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/6R19 363
Sun 30/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R19 460
Tue 8/916:05
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/6R19 524
Mon 2/1122:55
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R20 171
Mon 12/1021:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1012:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/6R20 285
Fri 11/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R20 366
Fri 21/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/6R20 414
Tue 10/119:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/1213:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/6R20 446
Sun 13/922:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R20 527
Sun 1/1122:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R20 560

Find flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 667

One-way from

R12 520

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 927
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 40m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R47 299 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 174 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Africa 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 16 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

R23 520

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

18:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R25 380

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

15:55-18:10

2 stops41h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 24/9

15:25-13:35

2 stops55h 10m

R26 205

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

R26 270

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

16:30-7:50

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

18:35-14:30

1 stop28h 55m

R26 367
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

9:53-19:40

2 stops24h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

21:55-13:42

1 stop24h 47m

R26 739

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

11:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

22:00-17:40

2 stops28h 40m

R26 739

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

11:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

21:55-16:21

2 stops27h 26m

R26 739

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/9

14:45-10:50

2 stops29h 05m

R26 820

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:45-20:57

2 stops44h 12m

R27 014

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R10 741). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 208). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    For a flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17,7 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Condor fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 30h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16966 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to South Africa are San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo, San Francisco - Cape Town Intl and San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa 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 San Francisco to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R10 741). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 208). 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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