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$572+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Africa

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,004
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$572
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,460
From San Francisco to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/86:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/224:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,006
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 11/22:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 11/2112:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,074
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:40 pmSFO - DUR
2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/262:45 pmDUR - SFO
2 stops28h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/89:00 amCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,112
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:20 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/1011:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,147
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 4/213:54 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 06mBritish Airways
Tue 5/136:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,147
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 11/711:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops36h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 11/2212:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,148
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/1010:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/262:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops38h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$1,150
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:30 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/85:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,157
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 10/282:25 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops37h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 4/245:00 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/89:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop28h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,181
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/1010:30 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops48h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/269:50 amJNB - SFO
2 stops44h 09mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,191

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Africa that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,006

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

12:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/26

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,109

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

9:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,112

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

11:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop32h 55m

$1,147

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,149

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

2:35 pm-8:08 pm

3 stops38h 33m

$1,150

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

10:45 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops54h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

2:25 pm-6:54 pm

3 stops37h 29m

$1,161

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

9:50 am-8:59 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$1,191

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

7:25 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,195

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

3:55 pm-8:10 am

3 stops55h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

1:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,197

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South 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 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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to South 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 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.

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

    $572 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $599 and $660, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo or San Francisco - Cape Town Intl, San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg is the most popular route from San Francisco to South Africa.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,209Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,269Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,281Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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