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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 241

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 539

One-way from

R10 241

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 220
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 08m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R33 691 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Fri 23/111:40SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R12 539
Thu 5/38:00SFO - CPT
1 stop25h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/321:30CPT - SFO
1 stop32h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1R12 539
Thu 13/87:00SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Fri 28/821:55JNB - SFO
1 stop24h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 621
Thu 22/18:25SFO - CPT
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Fri 24/420:05CPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 621
Fri 14/815:30SFO - JNB
1 stop43h 10mDelta
Fri 28/821:55JNB - SFO
1 stop24h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 637
Tue 3/322:00SFO - CPT
1 stop35h 15mDelta
Thu 26/321:30CPT - SFO
1 stop29h 06mDelta
Deal found 8/1R12 637
Sat 6/622:30SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 10mDelta
Tue 23/621:55JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 703
Sun 29/322:35SFO - CPT
1 stop34h 15mDelta
Sun 19/420:05CPT - SFO
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/1R12 703
Wed 13/523:45SFO - CPT
1 stop33h 05mDelta
Sun 24/520:05CPT - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/1R12 719
Thu 4/613:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 50mKLM
Tue 16/623:15JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 752
Fri 15/513:45SFO - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKLM
Fri 29/523:15CPT - SFO
1 stop45h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 752
Fri 23/113:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Fri 30/123:59JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 6/1R12 768

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

21:55-20:25

1 stop32h 30m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

11:47-19:15

1 stop21h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-13:06

1 stop24h 36m

R12 539

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

21:55-20:25

1 stop31h 30m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:05-19:12

1 stop32h 07m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

6:05-19:15

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-20:33

1 stop32h 03m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

6:05-19:15

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

21:30-18:51

1 stop30h 21m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

6:00-19:15

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-19:56

1 stop32h 26m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

21:30-17:48

1 stop30h 18m

R12 539

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

6:00-17:50

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-17:04

2 stops29h 59m

R12 621

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

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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 047). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 841). 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 8 January 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
7 657 reviews
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Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
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Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.

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 19,0 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and KLM fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 21h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16486 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 - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 047). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 841). 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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British AirwaysCheapestR20 861AverageR29 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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