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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 811

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 13 — Apr 201
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 14 March 2026.

Wed 5/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 975
Thu 30/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 261
Tue 14/422:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R17 547
Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 699
Mon 31/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 16/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 716
Thu 16/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 749
Thu 13/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 26/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 817
Sun 23/812:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 850
Mon 3/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R17 968
Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 968
Mon 7/911:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/910:40
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R18 322
Mon 3/812:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/914:45
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3R18 507

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 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 958

One-way from

R10 811

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 326
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 92h 50m 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. 8% potential increase in price (R33 733 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 196 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 14 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

12:55-13:15

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

14:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R19 383
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

10:32-21:20

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

23:15-20:33

2 stops30h 18m

R19 484

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-13:15

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 24/5

14:45-10:50

2 stops29h 05m

R19 652

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

16:07-8:50

2 stops31h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-22:48

1 stop33h 53m

R19 905

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

R20 713

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

20:25-20:24

2 stops32h 59m

R20 747

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R21 117

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:55-11:50

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop33h 05m

R21 117

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

R22 128

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

R22 229

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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 R12 967). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 299). 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 14 March 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
7 786 reviews
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Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 786 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 786 reviews
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Comfort

6,8

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this 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 Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Delta 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 13h 32m. 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 - 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 R12 967). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 299). 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 405AverageR30 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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