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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 342

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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 7 May 2026.

Tue 27/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R19 309
Sun 30/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R19 556
Tue 10/1113:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/1219:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 605
Tue 27/1021:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/5R19 671
Mon 24/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 786
Sat 12/918:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R20 148
Sun 30/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 230
Mon 12/1012:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/1019:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 263
Sat 12/922:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/5R20 460
Tue 24/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/1219:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5R20 624
Mon 5/1020:25
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1014:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R20 838
Mon 14/922:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5R21 035

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 309

One-way from

R12 342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 683
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 35m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R33 058 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 644 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 7 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

R21 101

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

11:45-9:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

R24 157

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

19:20-17:49

2 stops32h 29m

R25 505

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

19:35-9:20

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:20-20:02

2 stops33h 42m

R25 965

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

R26 162

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

R26 162

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

R26 557

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 606

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:15-10:55

3 stops37h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/11

17:00-12:40

2 stops53h 40m

R26 820

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

11:30-10:15

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

R26 885

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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 75 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R8 874). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 466). 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 Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 36h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h. 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 R8 874). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 466). 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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