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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 154

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Feb 21 — Feb 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 22 January 2026.

Sun 22/210:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R13 680
Mon 9/318:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 23/318:55
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 925
Sat 9/519:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 12/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 942
Sun 22/217:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 9/320:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1R13 974
Sat 9/515:52
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops34h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 13/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 023
Mon 2/317:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 10/318:55
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 088
Fri 8/516:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 23/518:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 105
Mon 6/419:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 20/418:50
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 121
Thu 5/320:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Mon 23/320:35
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 137
Tue 31/313:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Tue 14/421:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/1R15 427
Wed 13/513:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Wed 17/623:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 21/1R16 782
Thu 21/513:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Fri 5/623:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
KLM
Deal found 21/1R16 798

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 680

One-way from

R10 154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 978
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/2-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 05m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R35 170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 952 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

16:31-11:00

2 stops33h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

18:50-19:11

2 stops33h 21m

R14 186

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

7:25-21:20

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

21:55-20:24

1 stop31h 29m

R15 492

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

14:00-11:00

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

R15 966

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

23:15-19:55

2 stops29h 40m

R16 782

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

19:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

R16 782

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

23:15-20:19

2 stops30h 04m

R16 798

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-21:14

2 stops30h 59m

R17 011

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

8:55-21:20

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

23:15-23:12

2 stops32h 57m

R17 011

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

8:55-21:20

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

23:15-20:19

2 stops30h 04m

R17 011

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

23:15-23:12

2 stops32h 57m

R17 011

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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 R13 223). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 708). 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 22 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
7 689 reviews
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Food

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

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
7 689 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

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.

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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 American Airlines, Delta, and British Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 28h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 05m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R13 223). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 708). 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 751AverageR29 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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