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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R9 598

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American Airlines Logo
18:30 - 12:10
SFO
-
CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:55 - 16:00
CPT
-
SFO
30h 05m
1 stop
R13 994American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:25
SFO
-
JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:50
JNB
-
SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
R14 011British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 11:00
SFO
-
CPT
33h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 13:50
CPT
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
R14 011British Airways
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
American Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:00
SFO
-
CPT
33h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:50 - 13:50
CPT
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
R14 027American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12
KLM Logo
13:55 - 22:05
SFO
-
JNB
22h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
19:20 - 13:25
JNB
-
SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
R14 241KLM
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
7:00 - 22:05
SFO
-
JNB
29h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:20 - 13:25
JNB
-
SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
R14 323KLM
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 13:15
SFO
-
DUR
33h 30m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 10:50
DUR
-
SFO
29h 05m
2 stops
R17 177Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 13:15
SFO
-
DUR
39h 20m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 16:40
DUR
-
SFO
34h 55m
2 stops
R19 097Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 17:45
SFO
-
PLZ
40h 50m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 - 13:35
PLZ
-
SFO
38h 20m
3 stops
R23 674Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 19:30
SFO
-
ELS
42h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 13:40
ELS
-
SFO
58h 05m
2 stops
R24 872Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

British Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
British Airways
May 7
SFO16:35San Francisco
29h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R14 011
British Airways
Apr 5
SFO16:35San Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R14 044
British Airways
May 8
SFO16:35San Francisco
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
May 24
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
28h 00m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R14 159

Delta flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Feb 4
SFO13:55San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 14
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
R15 307
Delta
Feb 4
SFO8:25San Francisco
27h 40m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 14
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
R15 389
Delta
Mar 31
SFO13:45San Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
1 stop
SFO20:24San Francisco
R15 504

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:30-12:10

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

18:55-16:00

1 stop30h 05m

R13 994

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

R14 011

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

16:35-11:00

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

R14 011

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

16:35-11:00

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

18:50-13:50

1 stop28h 00m

R14 027

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R14 241

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

7:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R14 323

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/4

14:45-10:50

2 stops29h 05m

R17 177

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-13:15

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 25/5

14:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R19 097

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

15:55-17:45

3 stops40h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 21/4

8:15-13:35

3 stops38h 20m

R23 674

San FranciscoEast London

SFO - ELS

SFOELS

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

15:00-19:30

2 stops42h 30m

East London

Sun 8/3

12:35-13:40

2 stops58h 05m

R24 872

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco 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 is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 014, 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 May to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 801.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R21 552 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 for as low as R19 244 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 50m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to South Africa.
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    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to South Africa?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to South Africa.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to South Africa

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British AirwaysPriceFrom R20 854Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 690 reviews
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