R10 082 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR12 311
Durban
Durban2 stopsR18 262
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR21 295
George
George2 stopsR24 689
East London
East London2 stopsR29 262
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR32 131
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR24 967
Kimberley
Kimberley2 stopsR26 164
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR27 082
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR23 590
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR26 098
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsR22 410
Upington
Upington2 stopsR28 459
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR12 311
Durban
Durban2 stopsR18 262
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR21 295
George
George2 stopsR24 689
East London
East London2 stopsR29 262
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR32 131
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit2 stopsR24 967
Kimberley
Kimberley2 stopsR26 164
Mthatha
Mthatha2 stopsR27 082
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR23 590
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR26 098
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsR22 410
Upington
Upington2 stopsR28 459

Book Cheap San Francisco to South Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 - 19:15
SFO
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CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 23:49
CPT
-
SFO
36h 19m
1 stop
R12 311Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
8:25 - 19:15
SFO
-
CPT
24h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 13:48
CPT
-
SFO
26h 18m
2 stops
R12 377Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 - 19:00
SFO
-
JNB
27h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 19:56
JNB
-
SFO
32h 01m
1 stop
R12 525Virgin Atlantic
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 22
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:25
SFO
-
CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
7:40 - 11:45
CPT
-
SFO
37h 05m
1 stop
R12 738KLM
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
SAUDIA Logo
7:00 - 19:00
SFO
-
JNB
26h 00m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
21:55 - 15:08
JNB
-
SFO
27h 13m
2 stops
R12 771SAUDIA
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 22
KLM Logo
7:00 - 21:25
SFO
-
CPT
29h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:40 - 11:45
CPT
-
SFO
37h 05m
1 stop
R12 803KLM
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 22:05
SFO
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JNB
30h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 13:25
JNB
-
SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
R12 836Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 22:05
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 17:48
JNB
-
SFO
32h 28m
2 stops
R12 984Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 11:00
SFO
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MQP
33h 25m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:15 - 17:30
MQP
-
SFO
34h 15m
2 stops
R18 541British Airways
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 10:40
SFO
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DUR
57h 05m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:15 - 13:50
DUR
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SFO
35h 35m
2 stops
R20 164British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to South Africa is February, when tickets cost R18 000 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R28 262 and R24 787 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 41% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR10 082
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

  • Does SFO have a hotel at the airport?

    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.

  • 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for Alaska Airlines. When you fly from the shores of the San Francisco Bay to South Africa, you will have many choices of destination city, airline, flight time, and price.
  • When you fly from SFO to Johannesburg, chances are you will be landing at the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Turkish Airlines, Delta, and KLM are among the airlines that offer one-stop flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Some common layover cities include Istanbul, Atlanta, Amsterdam, and others. Alaska Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and United are among the carriers that offer two-stop flights from SFO to JNB.
  • If you want to fly from SFO to Cape Town at the southern tip of South Africa, you'll most likely be landing in the Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM are among the carriers that offer one-stop flights from SFO to CPT, with layovers in cities such as Istanbul, Zurich, and Amsterdam. KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Delta are among the airlines that offer two-stop flights from SFO to CPT.
  • If you want to fly to Durban on the east coast of South Africa, you will most likely be landing at the King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Qatar Airways, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines are among the many carriers that offer two-stop and three-stop flights from SFO to DUR., with stops in Istanbul, Johannesburg, Paris, and others.
  • If you are flying into the city of Pietermaritzburg, about an hour inland from Durban, you will most likely be landing at the Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB). You can find two-stop flights from SFO to PZB on airlines such as Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with stops in cities such as Istanbul, Johannesburg, and Doha.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6,7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7687 reviews
6,4Entertainment
6,9Boarding
6,8Comfort
6,4Food
7,6Crew
Airline reviews

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
LAX - LHR
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The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

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San Francisco (SFO)