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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 828

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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 18 May 2026.

Tue 27/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1117:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R19 251
Sun 1/1122:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1117:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R19 968
Sun 30/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/5R20 535
Tue 1/916:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 7/91:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R20 702
Mon 26/1020:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R20 802
Sat 17/1022:45
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R20 952
Mon 14/921:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R21 002
Sat 12/921:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R21 102
Tue 13/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 21/101:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R21 169
Sun 1/1122:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R21 202
Tue 13/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sat 24/101:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops66h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R21 336
Tue 15/920:25
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 29/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/5R21 369

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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 251

One-way from

R12 828

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 184
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 33m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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2/11
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R17 079 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 996 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 18 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

17:05-10:15

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R25 056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

17:05-5:30

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R25 056

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R25 256

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R26 207

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R26 207

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

R26 574

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

17:05-16:15

1 stop38h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R26 724

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

11:30-3:55

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R26 774

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

R27 124

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

18:25-14:00

1 stop28h 35m

R27 408

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R9 592). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 715). 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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 31h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R9 592). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 715). 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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