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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R11 571

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
May 3 — May 101
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 3 April 2026.

Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R17 738
Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R17 755
Tue 24/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/119:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R17 772
Wed 2/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R17 908
Mon 11/512:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 009
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/919:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3R18 179
Sun 6/1213:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/119:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R18 382
Sun 6/1213:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/119:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R18 399
Thu 20/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R18 484
Wed 5/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/3R18 501
Sun 30/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R18 585
Mon 31/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3R19 263

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 738

One-way from

R11 571

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R21 177
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 50m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R32 678 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 236 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 3 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

10:32-21:20

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R21 940

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

16:40-8:45

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

18:00-18:00

1 stop33h 00m

R23 075

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R23 769

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

14:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R24 261

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

10:29-21:20

2 stops25h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

23:15-23:59

2 stops33h 44m

R24 938

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

0:15-21:20

2 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

R24 955
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/6

23:15-8:50

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:25-21:20

1 stop33h 55m

R25 074

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

5:55-21:20

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:25-21:25

2 stops34h 00m

R25 125

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

15:05-11:05

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R25 243

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

15:55-17:20

2 stops40h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:30-21:09

2 stops34h 39m

R25 989

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R13 299). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 415). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from San Francisco to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 848 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Viorica,Mar 2026

PHX - LHR

The food lately is just from poor to very poor. I bealeave that you can serve less quantities for more quality food. Exemple : at breakfast : omlete and vegetarian omlete ....I beleave with less work less personel could be provide some hummus and carrots and some boiled egss plus whatever snacks or drinks you wish....... Thank you in advance
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 848 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 848 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Overall

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Viorica,Mar 2026

PHX - LHR

The food lately is just from poor to very poor. I bealeave that you can serve less quantities for more quality food. Exemple : at breakfast : omlete and vegetarian omlete ....I beleave with less work less personel could be provide some hummus and carrots and some boiled egss plus whatever snacks or drinks you wish....... Thank you in advance

Related info for your journey

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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 KLM, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 25h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 42m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R13 299). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 415). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to South Africa

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British AirwaysCheapestR21 535AverageR30 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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