Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa from $363

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — JNB
Jun 11 — Jun 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

To save up to 33% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 35 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Africa from $1,457 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,727 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Africa in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,058.

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

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

Cheap San Francisco to Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Sun 7/288:10 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/288:45 pmRAK - SFO
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$778
Sun 7/218:10 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/205:50 amRAK - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$810
Tue 7/99:20 pmSFO - RAK
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/185:00 amRAK - SFO
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$831
Tue 7/99:20 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/185:00 amRAK - SFO
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$833
Tue 7/306:16 amSFO - RAK
2 stops28h 39mBritish Airways
Wed 8/287:55 pmRAK - SFO
2 stops36h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$916
Tue 7/306:15 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2811:55 amRAK - SFO
2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$931
Sun 7/287:50 amSFO - RAK
2 stops20h 20mIberia
Thu 8/2911:55 amRAK - SFO
2 stops20h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/6$935
Mon 7/296:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/29:40 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$973
Sun 7/148:10 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/238:00 amRAK - SFO
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$978

San Francisco to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Thu 10/244:20 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop34h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/144:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/6$628
Mon 11/46:50 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/1811:40 amALG - SFO
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$708
Wed 9/256:35 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/23:25 amNBO - SFO
1 stop41h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$726
Sun 9/16:35 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/1312:20 amALG - SFO
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$738
Mon 11/410:57 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops29h 03mBritish Airways
Mon 11/181:35 pmALG - SFO
2 stops44h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$739
Mon 11/46:25 amSFO - ALG
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/181:35 pmALG - SFO
3 stops43h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$745
Fri 10/46:35 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/312:25 amALG - SFO
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$748
Mon 11/49:30 amSFO - ALG
2 stops22h 35mITA Airways
Mon 11/185:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop28h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 6/6$752
Wed 9/256:35 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/33:25 amNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5$756

San Francisco to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Wed 6/122:47 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops44h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2611:10 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,002
Tue 6/117:00 amSFO - RAK
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/185:10 pmRAK - SFO
3 stops34h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,086
Tue 6/117:00 amSFO - RAK
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/181:40 pmRAK - SFO
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,125
Wed 6/123:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/189:40 amCAI - SFO
3 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,200
Wed 6/123:15 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/186:30 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,206
Wed 6/123:15 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/173:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,211
Wed 6/123:15 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/261:35 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,212
Tue 6/113:15 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/912:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,215
Tue 6/116:00 amSFO - RAK
2 stops21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1811:55 amRAK - SFO
2 stops28h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,215

One-way flights to Africa from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Sat 7/278:10 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops53h 45mVueling
Deal found 6/4$363
Fri 7/53:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 6/5$365
Thu 7/258:10 pmSFO - CMN
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$365
Sun 7/288:10 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 15mVueling
Deal found 6/4$367
Sat 7/278:10 pmSFO - ALG
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$370
Wed 8/1412:58 amSFO - RAK
3 stops57h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$378
Sun 7/218:10 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$382
Tue 7/239:20 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$389
Thu 7/258:10 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$390

Find flights from San Francisco to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$708 - $832

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San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop30h 55m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/18

1 stop38h 05m

$708

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops29h 03m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/18

2 stops44h 09m

$739

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops21h 50m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/18

3 stops43h 46m

$745

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops22h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/18

1 stop28h 15m

$752

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/18

1 stop32h 25m

$786

San FranciscoCasablanca Mohamed V

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 10/15

1 stop16h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 10/29

1 stop31h 05m

$788

San FranciscoMarrakech Menara

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Mon 11/25

2 stops26h 27m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 12/10

2 stops37h 10m

$801

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops27h 13m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 11/17

2 stops40h 42m

$828

San FranciscoMarrakech Menara

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

1 stop16h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 9/22

1 stop21h 31m

$832

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 Africa. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
48 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $708, but on average you can expect to pay $766.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Africa for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $363. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Africa?

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    SFO and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to JNB refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to 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 Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Africa?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$523Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$537Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$537Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$543Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$547Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$563Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$599Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$607Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$626Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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