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$669+ Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$944
(Delta)

One-way from

$669
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$981
From South Africa to San Francisco
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/118:05 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Sun 5/2511:59 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/28$944
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/115:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/186:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$958
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/1111:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Sun 5/189:20 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$960
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/124:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/1912:40 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:40 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 4/201:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/27$1,014
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/122:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/193:05 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,049
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 1/45:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,060
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:23 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,083
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/181:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,189
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/38:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,192
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/117:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 01mSWISS
Sun 5/187:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops53h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$1,255
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:55 amDUR - SFO
2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 12/305:30 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops40h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,277

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

11:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop32h 51m

$944

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

5:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

$958

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

11:15 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

9:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

$960

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 10m

$1,012

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

8:40 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops33h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

1:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,014

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

3:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,049

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

9:15 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,094

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

1:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,189

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/24

11:15 pm-12:08 am

2 stops33h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

8:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,192

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:35 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops31h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops53h 15m

$1,255

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 ZA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from South Africa to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to San Francisco. 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 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 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $669. Turkish Airlines flights start at $713 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $762 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to San Francisco are Johannesburg OR Tambo - San Francisco, Cape Town Intl - San Francisco and Durban King Shaka Intl - San Francisco.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco.

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

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South Africa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to San Francisco. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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