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Best South Africa Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR17 689
Durban
Durban2 stopsR20 231
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR28 091
George
George2 stopsR71 920
East London
East London2 stopsR27 017
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR27 411
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR27 500
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR27 787
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsR28 503
Upington
Upington2 stopsR56 165
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopR17 689
Durban
Durban2 stopsR20 231
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsR28 091
George
George2 stopsR71 920
East London
East London2 stopsR27 017
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein2 stopsR27 411
Polokwane
Polokwane2 stopsR27 500
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg2 stopsR27 787
Skukuza
Skukuza2 stopsR28 503
Upington
Upington2 stopsR56 165

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa

 
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.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to South Africa

Sun, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 11:50SFO-CPT
36h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:05CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
R17 689Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 - 11:50SFO-CPT
38h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R17 940Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R18 280Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
0:05 - 7:40SFO-JNB
46h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 17:50JNB-SFO
39h 30m1 stop
R19 408Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 23
Kenya Airways Logo
21:00 - 15:50SFO-JNB
33h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:55JNB-SFO
30h 55m2 stops
R19 426Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 30
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22:55 - 15:50SFO-JNB
31h 55m2 stops
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12:10 - 18:52JNB-SFO
39h 42m2 stops
R19 444
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 26
Logo
12:40 - 14:35SFO-CPT
40h 55m2 stops
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16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R19 533
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 - 7:40SFO-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 9:45JNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
R20 142Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 29
Kenya Airways Logo
16:10 - 0:25SFO-JNB
47h 15m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 18:52JNB-SFO
50h 27m2 stops
R20 249Kenya Airways
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 12
Etihad Airways Logo
21:16 - 8:20SFO-JNB
50h 04m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 0:14JNB-SFO
48h 24m2 stops
R21 503Etihad 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 March, when tickets cost R20 625 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is R32 209 and R28 485 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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 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 the flight from San Francisco to South Africa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flightR10 635
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R1 448 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 R1 664.

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.
7,3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3901 reviews
7,4Food
7,4Entertainment
7,3Boarding
7,7Crew
7,3Comfort
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The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025ORD - IST
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The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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