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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 821

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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 10 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 10/6R19 018
Sun 11/1021:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1012:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R19 726
Sun 30/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R19 842
Mon 2/1122:55
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1114:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R20 550
Fri 11/921:00
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R20 748
Mon 17/822:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R20 765
Mon 14/923:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6R20 765
Sun 23/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops50h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/91:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/6R20 781
Tue 10/119:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/1213:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R20 830
Sat 19/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops53h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R20 913
Mon 7/923:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/6R20 929
Sun 13/922:45
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops53h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 29/97:20
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops40h 32m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/6R20 946

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 018

One-way from

R12 821

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 362
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 40m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 02m total
  • San Francisco to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 812 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 550 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

22:55-22:05

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

14:25-13:38

3 stops33h 13m

R20 550

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

9:40-6:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

13:40-7:50

1 stop28h 10m

R21 951

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

19:35-11:00

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R23 467

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R23 681

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

R23 731

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

R24 967

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R25 066

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

15:40-18:00

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

18:30-12:50

1 stop28h 20m

R26 186

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

15:40-11:40

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

R26 186

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

18:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R26 285

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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 943). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 513). 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 Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 29h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R10 943). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 513). 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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