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R11 113 Cheap flights to San Francisco

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
-
JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
R16 169Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Aug 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
R16 508Turkish Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
R16 627Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 15:22
CPT
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SFO
28h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 17:10
SFO
-
CPT
32h 11m
2 stops
R16 882United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
-
JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
R17 000Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 20:49
CPT
-
SFO
33h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:40 - 9:30
SFO
-
CPT
34h 50m
1 stop
R18 426United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
R18 443British Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:20
CPT
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SFO
30h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
10:31 - 21:25
SFO
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CPT
25h 54m
2 stops
R19 630KLM
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 20
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:35
CPT
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SFO
33h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:15
SFO
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CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
R19 800Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 20
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 13:35
DUR
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SFO
34h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 10:55
SFO
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DUR
37h 40m
3 stops
R21 378Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Dec 16

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 169

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 508

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 627

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-15:22

1 stop28h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:59-17:10

2 stops32h 11m

R16 882

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R17 000

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-20:49

1 stop33h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

13:40-9:30

1 stop34h 50m

R18 426
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

21:45-9:25

2 stops26h 40m

R18 442

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

23:15-20:20

2 stops30h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

10:31-21:25

2 stops25h 54m

R19 630

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

13:00-13:35

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R19 800

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 24/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

11:15-10:55

3 stops37h 40m

R21 378

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in May, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to San Francisco during November average around R16 916.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R18 051 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from South Africa for as low as R16 729 on momondo.

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Best One-Way Price

R11 113

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 169

Fastest flight time

29h 05m

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The best one-way flight price to San Francisco from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 113 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).
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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 169 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).
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The fastest flight to San Francisco from South Africa takes 29h 05m (Durban King Shaka Intl to San Francisco).
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August has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco, with a 8% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Francisco

When is it best to fly to San Francisco to go sightseeing?

The city of San Francisco has many sights to see while visiting. Many tourists find it ideal to go sightseeing when the weather is warmer, but not blistering. Consider booking your flight to San Francisco for January, February, or December, when temperatures are a bit higher and the chance of rain is relatively low. Many travellers find it worthwhile to visit Fisherman's Wharf.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to San Francisco 85 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to San Francisco for R18 051.

Is there an alternative airport near San Francisco?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near San Francisco is possible. If you are planning a flight to San Francisco, consider booking flights to Oakland Airport (19 km from San Francisco city centre), Concord Buchanan Fld Airport (38 km from San Francisco city centre), Napa County Airport (48 km from San Francisco city centre), San Jose Airport (64 km from San Francisco city centre) or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (87 km from San Francisco city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San Francisco?

The cheapest airport near San Francisco is typically Oakland Airport, with an average price of R2 600/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights to San Francisco Airport is 11 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Guerneville
Berkeley
Mill Valley
Rancho Cordova
Redwood City

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to San Francisco?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to San Francisco.

Can I find flights to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to San Francisco?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to San Francisco.

I’m not ready to book a flight to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of San Francisco flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

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