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$291+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa

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SFO — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa (AF0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:50 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/102:15 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/21$685
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/253:25 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/55:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$698
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/267:00 amSFO - CAI
2 stops23h 55mITA Airways
Tue 12/105:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops32h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 11/20$719
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:35 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops32h 05mLufthansa
Thu 1/162:25 amCMN - SFO
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:25 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop33h 55mDelta
Mon 1/1311:25 amCMN - SFO
2 stops37h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/20$729
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/253:25 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 40mAir France
Wed 12/42:05 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir France
Deal found 11/21$738
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:22 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops47h 28mAir Canada
Fri 1/179:35 amCMN - SFO
2 stops32h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$755
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:25 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop17h 50mAir France
Sat 2/155:55 amCMN - SFO
2 stops21h 14mAir France
Deal found 11/19$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/309:50 pmSFO - RAK
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:40 amRAK - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$762
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/52:25 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops23h 40mDelta
Sat 12/142:05 amCAI - SFO
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/21$775
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/247:25 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop33h 20mSWISS
Sat 12/76:25 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$787
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/41:10 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/1611:40 amALG - SFO
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/21$792

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

3:15 pm-1:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

Cairo

Tue 4/29

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$671

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 2/25

2:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$677

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

6:50 pm-3:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Wed 3/26

2:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$683

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

7:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 1/22

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$685

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Cairo

Wed 3/12

5:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$704

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

2:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 2/25

2:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$710

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

7:05 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/8

10:20 am-10:34 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$721

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Sun 12/29

8:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 1/16

2:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$727

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

10:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 55m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 1/21

2:55 am-9:51 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$733

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

8:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 2/2

5:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$734

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 AF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $470. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, 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?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Africa is San Francisco - Cairo. You may also consider San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or San Francisco - Cape Town Intl.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$509Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$528Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$543Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$586Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$618Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$629Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$743Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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