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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 574

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jul 21 — Jul 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 June 2026.

Tue 27/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1117:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R18 985
Sat 12/914:30
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6R19 133
Thu 1/1020:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 20/1012:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops54h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/6R19 626
Sun 11/1022:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops51h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 26/101:35
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/6R19 691
Mon 12/1011:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop46h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 17/1020:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop46h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/6R19 938
Mon 14/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6R20 037
Tue 1/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/6R20 250
Tue 8/96:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops48h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 21/91:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 37m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/6R20 415
Mon 19/1023:59
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R20 513
Mon 12/1021:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1012:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/6R20 612
Tue 17/1121:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1214:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6R20 711
Mon 21/922:35
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6R20 743

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 968

One-way from

R12 574

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 688
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 28m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R46 998 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 090 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

10:19-7:30

2 stops36h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:35-14:30

1 stop28h 55m

R23 834

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

R23 916

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R25 395

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

17:05-5:30

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R25 839

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

15:00-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

18:55-12:40

1 stop27h 45m

R26 661

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

R26 677

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

8:06-8:20

2 stops39h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

9:45-23:31

2 stops46h 46m

R26 809

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

18:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:20-16:30

1 stop33h 10m

R26 874

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

15:40-16:45

1 stop39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

18:30-12:50

1 stop28h 20m

R27 006
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

6:15-18:30

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-12:29

1 stop23h 29m

R27 170

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R10 914). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 470). 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.

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.

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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 Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 27h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 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 R10 914). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 470). 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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