Question 1

Is it a good idea to buy a ticket with an airport change during a layover?

Accepted Answer

It depends. Some tickets from SFO to South Africa require you to change airports within a city during a layover or to collect your bags and check in again for the next leg of your flight. This can be time-consuming, and getting across town to another airport could get expensive. Before you book a ticket with a re-check-in or an airport change, make sure that the ticket leaves you enough time to do it and that all aspects of the change or the re-check-in are feasible.

Question 2

What documentation do I need in order to fly to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

US citizens flying to South Africa need a valid passport that is still valid at least 30 days beyond the date when you enter South Africa. This passport must have two consecutive empty pages per entry. You do not need a visa if you plan to leave South Africa in 90 days or fewer.

Question 3

Does SFO have therapy dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When you are at SFO waiting for your flight to South Africa, you might encounter the Wag Brigade, therapy dogs roaming Departures with their trained handlers. SFO hopes these therapy dogs can delight, distract, and comfort passengers waiting to travel. The Wag Brigade includes several dogs, a pig, and a rabbit.

Question 4

Does SFO have a hotel at the airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you would like to stay at the airport the night before your flight to South Africa, consider staying at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO. Connected to all of the terminals by way of the free AirTrain, this upscale hotel offers free Wi-Fi, room service, a fitness center, a business center, and much more.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to South Africa. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/South-Africa-ZA0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to South Africa were found on United Airlines (R17 683) and Delta (R17 750).

Question 10

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to South Africa were found on United Airlines (R17 683) and Delta (R17 750).

Question 11

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to South Africa on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 12

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to South Africa on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R24 197 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R27 813.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R19 171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R30 102 and R25 923 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R19 171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R30 102 and R25 923 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 18

Which airlines fly direc between San Francisco and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to South Africa direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is to Cape Town (CPT) and costs R21 245.

Question 19

Which airlines fly direc between San Francisco and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to South Africa direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is to Cape Town (CPT) and costs R21 245.

Question 20

How long does a flight from San Francisco to South Africa take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to South Africa depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to South Africa from San Francisco are to Cape Town, which takes 21h 04m, Johannesburg, which takes 21h 20m, and East London, which takes 29h 20m.

Question 21

How long does a flight from San Francisco to South Africa take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to South Africa depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to South Africa from San Francisco are to Cape Town, which takes 21h 04m, Johannesburg, which takes 21h 20m, and East London, which takes 29h 20m.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R19 171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R30 102 and R25 923 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to South Africa on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between San Francisco and South Africa?

There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to South Africa direct and that is British Airways. The best return deal found from British Airways for the route is to Cape Town (CPT) and costs R21 245.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to South Africa were found on United Airlines (R17 683) and Delta (R17 750).

How long does a flight from San Francisco to South Africa take?

The duration of a flight to South Africa depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to South Africa from San Francisco are to Cape Town, which takes 21h 04m, Johannesburg, which takes 21h 20m, and East London, which takes 29h 20m.

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Is it a good idea to buy a ticket with an airport change during a layover?

What documentation do I need in order to fly to South Africa?

US citizens flying to South Africa need a valid passport that is still valid at least 30 days beyond the date when you enter South Africa. This passport must have two consecutive empty pages per entry. You do not need a visa if you plan to leave South Africa in 90 days or fewer.

Does SFO have therapy dogs?

Does SFO have a hotel at the airport?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to South Africa.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to South Africa?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to South Africa?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to South Africa?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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