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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 356

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
may. 21 — may. 281
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 21 abril 2026.

sáb. 21/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 28/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4R19 573
sáb. 5/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 16/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 606
vie. 11/912:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 20/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R19 655
mar. 25/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 933
mar. 8/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 16/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 949
lun. 17/815:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
lun. 7/912:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R19 982
mar. 8/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Kenya Airways
lun. 21/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/4R19 998
lun. 21/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R19 998
lun. 24/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R20 015
mar. 25/86:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops48h 50m
Kenya Airways
mié. 9/91:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/4R20 146
dom. 6/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 18/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R20 162
mié. 9/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 15/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R20 178

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 21 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 573

One-way from

R12 356

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 457
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 31/8-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R34 739 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 720 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 1/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

R23 304

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 31/8

23:45-19:40

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 23/9

20:25-23:46

2 stops36h 21m

R23 860

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 1/5

5:59-21:20

2 stops30h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/5

23:15-22:23

2 stops32h 08m

R24 270

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 4/5

23:42-19:40

1 stop34h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 28/6

20:25-23:41

2 stops36h 16m

R24 875

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

lun. 11/5

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 26/5

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R25 022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sáb. 22/8

17:55-10:25

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 5/9

20:25-18:48

2 stops31h 23m

R25 579

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

vie. 1/5

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/5

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R25 841

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 26/5

10:29-21:20

2 stops25h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R26 053

San FranciscoGeorge

SFO - GRJ

SFOGRJ

San Francisco

jue. 24/9

15:55-13:45

2 stops36h 50m

George

lun. 28/9

14:20-13:35

2 stops32h 15m

R26 070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 3/6

9:30-21:20

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/6

18:00-18:00

1 stop33h 00m

R26 070

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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 R8 837). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 398). 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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  • 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, Qatar Airways, and Delta fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 22h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 40m. 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 R8 837). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 398). 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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