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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R10 589

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
R18 517Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
R18 535Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 3:55SFO-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 12:40JNB-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
R19 300Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 15:35SFO-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 12:40JNB-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
R19 352Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:59 - 15:50SFO-JNB
31h 51m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 13:07JNB-SFO
30h 07m2 stops
R19 473Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:35SFO-JNB
46h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:40JNB-SFO
46h 50m1 stop
R19 613Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Apr 6
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 - 9:25SFO-CPT
36h 55m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:40CPT-SFO
32h 00m2 stops
R19 647Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
British Airways Logo
17:30 - 10:25SFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 18:45JNB-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
R19 682British Airways
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 7:35SFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:00JNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
R19 699British Airways
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 6:45SFO-CPT
34h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 11:50CPT-SFO
33h 20m2 stops
R21 038Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines
Mar 11
SFO10:40San Francisco
46h 55m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 6
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:40San Francisco
R19 613
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Singapore Airlines
Apr 13
SFO11:30San Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
Apr 27
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
SFO9:40San Francisco
R19 647
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Singapore Airlines
Mar 11
SFO10:40San Francisco
46h 55m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 4
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:40San Francisco
R20 047
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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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American Airlines
Nov 11
SFO16:21San Francisco
29h 14m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 18
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R20 012
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American Airlines
Nov 28
SFO20:40San Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 7
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
2 stops
SFO17:20San Francisco
R20 099
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American Airlines
Nov 7
SFO15:30San Francisco
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 22
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 24m
2 stops
SFO18:24San Francisco
R20 186
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
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Depart

Return

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

R18 517

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

R18 535

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

15:00-3:55

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R19 300

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

15:00-15:35

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R19 352

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

21:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

17:00-13:07

2 stops30h 07m

R19 473

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

10:40-18:35

1 stop46h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-9:40

1 stop46h 50m

R19 613

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

11:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

10:40-9:40

2 stops32h 00m

R19 647

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:35-18:45

1 stop33h 10m

R19 682

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

20:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:35-15:00

1 stop29h 25m

R19 699

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

11:25-6:45

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:30-11:50

2 stops33h 20m

R21 038

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco 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

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from San Francisco is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 812, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until May to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 282.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R23 547. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from San Francisco to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R35 193. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from San Francisco in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R25 172 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around R28 933.

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 R23 754 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 R21 664 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

Cheap San Francisco to South Africa flight deals and tips

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 120Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 010 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R22 101Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 457 reviews
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