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

Condor, Turkish Airlines, 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.

R11 392 Cheap Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa in 2026

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20:55 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 20:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 160Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

20:29 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 21m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 14:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

35h 39m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 514Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

20:55 - 0:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 12:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

41h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 707Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

22:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

35h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 772Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

22:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 15:11JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 06m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 788Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

20:29 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 21m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

36h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 869Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Nov 22

14:55 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00 - 20:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 933Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 21:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 981Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 21:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 062Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 21:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 078Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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22:35 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 - 14:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

46h 37m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 526Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:30 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

57h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R24 460Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:30 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

57h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R24 557Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:30 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

57h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R24 589Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3

16:20 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 14:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R24 943Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

16:30 - 8:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R25 346Condor

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

16:30 - 8:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R25 394Condor

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

16:30 - 8:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R25 411Condor

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:00 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R25 765Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

10:06 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 14:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R25 926Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

SFO16:00San Francisco

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

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SFO12:40San Francisco

R20 399

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Sept 21

SFO16:20San Francisco

26h 40m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

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SFO13:35San Francisco

R21 398

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Oct 6

SFO15:55San Francisco

27h 05m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m

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SFO13:35San Francisco

R22 236

Air Canada flights from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa

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Sept 21

SFO10:47San Francisco

34h 53m

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JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 21m

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SFO15:21San Francisco

R25 684

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Sept 26

SFO23:39San Francisco

48h 41m

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JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 08m

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SFO9:28San Francisco

R27 360

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Oct 28

SJC8:45San Jose

39h 55m

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JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 23m

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SJC15:08San Jose

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

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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 R18 482, 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 882.

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 988 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 R18 804 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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Best price found	R11 392
Fastest flight time	24h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco Bay Area in the past 72 hours is R11 392. The best return flight deal from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 160.

The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to South Africa takes 24h 15m

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 (34,92% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (14,06%), Embraer 190 (8,54%), and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 100 (6,14%).

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