Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa from $628

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 8/29. 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
May 21 — May 281

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to South Africa, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 35% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,457 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,594.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to South Africa from San Francisco average $1,487. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,487, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as $1,058. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to South Africa (SFO - 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.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between San Francisco and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Kenya Airways flights we've detected traveling from San Francisco to South Africa. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 10/129:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 10/2410:45 amJNB - SFO
2 stops37h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$953
Tue 9/2410:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops51h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 9/3012:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,003
Tue 11/510:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 11/181:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops47h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,059
Sun 11/310:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 11/175:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,195
Tue 11/129:00 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 11/269:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops51h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,205
Thu 10/319:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 11/1212:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops37h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,221
Wed 10/210:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 10/95:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,226

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Francisco and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from San Francisco and landing in South Africa. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 11/74:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/197:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,227
Thu 10/314:26 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/127:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop28h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,231

Cheap San Francisco to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,397
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,458
Sun 5/194:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Mon 5/274:00 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,479
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Tue 6/43:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,497
Sun 5/194:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Mon 5/274:00 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 5/16$1,500
Tue 5/287:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 6/49:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,547
Sun 6/237:20 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops32h 20mLufthansa
Tue 10/155:45 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,548
Sun 6/237:20 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops32h 20mLufthansa
Tue 10/153:20 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,557
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Tue 6/43:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,558

San Francisco to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 10/129:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 10/2410:45 amJNB - SFO
2 stops37h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$953
Tue 9/2410:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops51h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 9/3012:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,003
Fri 11/17:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/95:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,022
Tue 12/31:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/167:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,043
Tue 11/510:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 11/181:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops47h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,059
Sun 12/16:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/107:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,072
Sat 11/306:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/107:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,082
Fri 11/12:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/92:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,089
Wed 11/69:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/195:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,090

San Francisco to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to South 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to South Africa should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,397
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,458
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Tue 6/43:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,497
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Tue 6/43:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/15$1,558
Wed 5/223:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/59:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,575
Wed 5/228:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mAir France
Wed 6/56:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 08mAir France
Deal found 5/15$1,612
Wed 5/228:15 amSFO - JNB
3 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/52:30 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops35h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,630
Tue 5/2112:09 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,715
Tue 5/2112:09 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/57:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,753

One-way flights to South Africa from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to South 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Francisco to South Africa, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Francisco to South Africa instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 8/2912:55 amSFO - JNB
1 stop45h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/15$628
Wed 7/2412:58 amSFO - JNB
2 stops48h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$877
Wed 6/127:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$912
Thu 7/254:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$925
Wed 6/129:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$926
Sat 6/1510:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops48h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$934
Wed 6/122:42 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$951
Fri 8/304:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$952
Thu 7/2512:58 amSFO - CPT
3 stops58h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$953

Find flights from San Francisco to South Africa within your budget

Customize 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$953 - $1,371

Route

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Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 10/12

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/24

2 stops37h 25m

$953

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 11/1

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop34h 30m

$1,022

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 11/1

1 stop36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/9

2 stops37h 45m

$1,089

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/18

3 stops34h 55m

$1,142

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/7

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

1 stop32h 50m

$1,227

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/7

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/21

1 stop28h 30m

$1,297

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/24

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/30

1 stop26h 35m

$1,321

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop27h 00m

$1,364

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/1

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/24

1 stop30h 05m

$1,371

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Deals found on 5/15

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, American Airlines and British Airways from San Francisco to South Africa have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to South Africa.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to South Africa for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to South Africa for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $953, but on average you can expect to pay $1,118.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to South Africa for under $1,400?

    There are currently 16+ open flights from San Francisco to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

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

    $628 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $912 and $925, respectively.

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

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

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to South 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 South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to South 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 South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to South 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 South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to South 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 South Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest$954Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IberiaCheapest$1,100Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest$1,147Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,205Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest$1,227Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$1,228Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,249Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,262Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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