Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R9 978

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 22 — May 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Mon 31/813:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/915:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R17 543
Sun 4/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Sun 1/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R17 920
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 21m
British Airways
Sun 15/1118:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4R18 232
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/1015:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R18 412
Sat 3/1021:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 59m
British Airways
Mon 2/1115:04
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 741
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 10/519:15
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/4R19 184
Wed 16/913:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/97:00
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R19 200
Mon 5/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 31/1022:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 299
Wed 14/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 21/1016:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/4R19 381
Wed 15/719:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/915:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R19 791
Sat 21/1117:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1118:50
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 824
Mon 7/914:25
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops51h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/1020:25
SFO
-
CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/4R19 971

Find flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 543

One-way from

R9 978

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 874
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 708 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 033 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Francisco 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 22 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

14:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

R19 299

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

16:48-8:45

2 stops30h 57m

R19 988

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-22:23

2 stops34h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

16:48-8:45

2 stops30h 57m

R20 054

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/6

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

11:37-10:35

3 stops37h 58m

R21 055

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

10:40-9:50

2 stops32h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

10:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

R21 695

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

11:15-10:55

3 stops37h 40m

R22 203

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

18:00-17:20

2 stops32h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 220

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

22:25-16:15

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

14:20-20:55

1 stop45h 35m

R22 614

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R23 368

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

22:25-16:15

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

19:45-20:55

2 stops40h 10m

R23 746

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R9 895). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 656). 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 22 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17,7 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Departing from South Africa to San Francisco will take you 28h 20m. There are 16966 km between South Africa and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 461. Users have also found prices from R9 578 and R12 337 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco 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 South Africa to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of R9 895). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 656). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 672AverageR17 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 181AverageR17 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR15 393AverageR17 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 438AverageR16 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 636AverageR17 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 831AverageR17 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 840AverageR17 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 882AverageR17 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 517AverageR19 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 412AverageR19 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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