How long is the flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 31h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16486 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo and San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around R24 208 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R17 520. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

R10 558+ Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Round-trip from	R19 424
One-way from	R10 558
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R23 337

Cathay Pacific
16/2-28/2
2 total stops
78h 25m total
San Francisco to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific
9/9
1 total stop
45h 35m total
San Francisco to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 119 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 1 September 2025.

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1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 14/1111:05JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/8R19 476

Sat 1/1112:25SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific

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1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/8R19 565

Fri 7/1120:40SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 31/8R19 670

Mon 3/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/8R19 758

Wed 5/1117:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/8R19 847

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1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific

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1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/8R19 917

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1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/8R20 093

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1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

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1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 31/8R20 111

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1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/9R20 182

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Deal found 30/8R20 199

Wed 22/1018:45SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/1219:05JNB - SFO

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Mon 16/211:25SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 28/211:05JNB - SFO

1 stop44h 10mCathay Pacific

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1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific

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2 stops32h 13mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/8R19 758

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Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa. Data last updated 1 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

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Deal found 30/8R21 838

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Deal found 1/9R23 425

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Deal found 30/8R24 112

One-way flights from San Francisco to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Tue 9/91:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/8R10 558

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1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/8R10 664

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1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/8R10 752

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2 stops47h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/8R10 805

Sun 30/1123:59SFO - CPT

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Deal found 30/8R12 074

Thu 11/922:37SFO - JNB

3 stops48h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8R12 091

Sun 7/922:25SFO - JNB

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/8R12 127

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1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8R12 179

Sat 13/922:25SFO - JNB

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8R12 303

Sun 14/922:59SFO - CPT

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Deal found 30/8R12 426

Sun 5/1015:55SFO - JNB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/8R12 444

Sun 23/1123:59SFO - JNB

3 stops48h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8R12 884

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R19 670

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R19 758

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZA?

When flying from San Francisco to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines 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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 952 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 952 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 952 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

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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 Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Francisco to South Africa in about 31h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16486 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 - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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