$595+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 21, 2025.
Round-trip from | $917 (United Airlines) |
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One-way from | $595 (Booking.com) |
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to San FranciscoExplore 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 January 21, 2025.
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 January 21, 2025.
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Find flights from South Africa to San Francisco within your budget
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 January 21, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/3
8:50 pm-1:38 pm
2 stops26h 48m
San Francisco
Mon 3/17
9:35 pm-7:40 am
1 stop25h 05m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 3/5
8:05 am-11:50 am
1 stop37h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 3/15
2:45 pm-6:10 am
1 stop30h 25m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/6
3:20 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops31h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 3/19
4:25 pm-6:50 am
1 stop29h 25m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/9
6:30 pm-1:35 pm
1 stop28h 05m
San Francisco
Tue 3/18
9:35 pm-7:40 am
1 stop25h 05m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/6
3:20 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops31h 50m
San Francisco
Sat 3/15
4:25 pm-6:10 am
2 stops28h 45m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/9
9:00 am-4:25 pm
1 stop41h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 3/30
7:05 pm-10:00 am
1 stop29h 55m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/21
11:15 pm-10:29 pm
2 stops32h 14m
San Francisco
Mon 5/12
4:10 pm-8:10 am
2 stops31h 00m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/21
11:15 pm-7:24 pm
2 stops29h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 5/12
8:25 pm-8:10 am
1 stop26h 45m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/6
12:35 pm-12:35 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Thu 3/20
3:45 pm-10:30 am
1 stop33h 45m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/9
9:15 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop25h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 7/7
7:40 pm-7:00 am
2 stops50h 20m
Best time to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco
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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to San Francisco
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 $405). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, British Airways and United Airlines 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.
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Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Crew
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$888 | Average$1,234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,154 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$934 | Average$1,078 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$996 | Average$1,167 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,069 | Average$1,222 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% |