What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Condor, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?

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 from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R12 559 Cheap Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa in 2026

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20:45 - 15:50

SFO

JNB

34h 05m

2 stops

17:00 - 19:35

JNB

SFO

36h 35m

2 stops

R19 028Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

23:59 - 15:50

SFO

JNB

30h 51m

2 stops

17:00 - 13:10

JNB

SFO

29h 10m

2 stops

R19 061Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

20:45 - 15:50

SFO

JNB

34h 05m

2 stops

12:05 - 19:35

JNB

SFO

41h 30m

2 stops

R19 144Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

22:30 - 0:15

SFO

JNB

40h 45m

2 stops

1:15 - 13:10

JNB

SFO

44h 55m

2 stops

R19 754Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 19

21:00 - 0:25

SFO

JNB

41h 25m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:22

JNB

SFO

29h 22m

2 stops

R19 771Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 - 11:00

SJC

CPT

44h 00m

2 stops

18:50 - 22:32

CPT

SJC

36h 42m

2 stops

R24 887Iberia

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

6:22 - 10:15

OAK

CPT

42h 53m

2 stops

13:15 - 18:54

CPT

OAK

38h 39m

2 stops

R27 197Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Oct 13

6:17 - 10:15

SJC

CPT

42h 58m

2 stops

13:15 - 20:00

CPT

SJC

39h 45m

2 stops

R27 197Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Oct 13

12:51 - 19:40

SJC

JNB

21h 49m

1 stop

21:55 - 21:25

JNB

SJC

32h 30m

1 stop

R27 214Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 20

12:51 - 19:40

SJC

JNB

21h 49m

1 stop

21:55 - 15:47

JNB

SJC

26h 52m

2 stops

R27 280Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 21

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 1

SFO22:30San Francisco

40h 45m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m

2 stops

SFO13:10San Francisco

R19 754

Kenya Airways

Nov 10

SFO21:00San Francisco

41h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 1

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 22m

2 stops

SFO12:22San Francisco

R19 771

Kenya Airways

Oct 1

SFO22:30San Francisco

40h 45m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 50m

2 stops

SFO15:05San Francisco

R19 820

British Airways flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

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British Airways

Dec 22

SJC10:53San Jose

37h 32m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 11

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 54m

2 stops

SJC21:29San Jose

R32 330

British Airways

Dec 14

SFO20:35San Francisco

29h 20m

2 stops

PLZ11:55Port Elizabeth

Dec 26

PLZ12:40Port Elizabeth

36h 15m

2 stops

SFO14:55San Francisco

R69 644

British Airways

Dec 13

SFO20:35San Francisco

29h 20m

2 stops

PLZ11:55Port Elizabeth

Dec 26

PLZ15:45Port Elizabeth

33h 10m

2 stops

SFO14:55San Francisco

R69 710

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Tue 27/10

20:45-15:50

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17:00-19:35

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23:59-15:50

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17:00-13:10

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R19 061

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20:45-15:50

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1:15-13:10

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R19 754

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

21:00-0:25

2 stops41h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-12:22

2 stops29h 22m

R19 771

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SJC - CPT

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San Jose

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6:00-11:00

2 stops44h 00m

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OAKCPT

Oakland

Mon 10/8

6:22-10:15

2 stops42h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:15-18:54

2 stops38h 39m

R27 197

San JoseCape Town

SJC - CPT

SJCCPT

San Jose

Mon 10/8

6:17-10:15

2 stops42h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

13:15-20:00

2 stops39h 45m

R27 197

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 17/9

12:51-19:40

1 stop21h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:55-21:25

1 stop32h 30m

R27 214

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San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Fri 18/9

12:51-19:40

1 stop21h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

21:55-15:47

2 stops26h 52m

R27 280

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from San Francisco Bay Area is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 523, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until April to fly from San Francisco Bay Area, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 537.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from San Francisco Bay Area when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R22 879 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from San Francisco Bay Area for as low as R19 259 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa.

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Fastest flight time	21h 49m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa takes 21h 49m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?
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 from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa is Boeing 737-800 (34,73% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (11,16%), Embraer 190 (9,89%), and Boeing 737 (5,69%).

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa?

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Can I find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from San Francisco Bay Area. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.