Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 558

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Sep 6 — Sep 131
1 adult

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 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 424

One-way from

R10 558

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 337
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 25m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 35m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R26 569 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 1 September 2025.

Sun 2/1111:25SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1111:05JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8R19 476
Sat 1/1112:25SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1111:05JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8R19 565
Fri 7/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/8R19 670
Mon 3/1115:30SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/8R19 758
Wed 5/1117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/8R19 847
Tue 21/100:20SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8R19 917
Mon 20/1018:45SFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1017:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/8R20 093
Thu 6/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 9/1122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/8R20 111
Mon 3/1118:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/9R20 182
Fri 7/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/8R20 199
Wed 22/1018:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/8R20 464
Wed 3/1218:50SFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/1217:15CPT - SFO
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/9R20 481

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

11:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

11:05-21:15

1 stop44h 10m

R19 424

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

11:05-16:20

1 stop39h 15m

R19 565

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

11:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:05-21:15

1 stop44h 10m

R19 565

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:55-7:40

1 stop46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:05-21:15

1 stop44h 10m

R19 565

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:55-7:40

1 stop46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

11:05-16:20

1 stop39h 15m

R19 565

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

23:55-7:40

1 stop46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:05-21:15

1 stop44h 10m

R19 565

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:35-18:45

1 stop33h 10m

R19 670

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

20:40-10:25

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

R19 670

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

R19 758

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

13:22-7:35

2 stops32h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-15:00

1 stop29h 25m

R19 758

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 1 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines 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.

Crew

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Crew

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

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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 Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 31h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 50m. 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?

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 434AverageR33 783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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