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

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

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

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

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.

R12 577 Cheap Flights from San Francisco 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

R18 752Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

22:45 - 10:55

SFO

JNB

51h 10m

2 stops

1:35 - 13:38

JNB

SFO

45h 03m

2 stops

R19 451Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 26

23:50 - 15:50

SFO

JNB

31h 00m

2 stops

17:00 - 14:52

JNB

SFO

30h 52m

2 stops

R19 549Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

22:55 - 22:05

SFO

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

14:25 - 13:38

CPT

SFO

33h 13m

3 stops

R20 263Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

9:40 - 6:10

SFO

JNB

34h 30m

1 stop

13:40 - 7:50

JNB

SFO

28h 10m

1 stop

R20 540Singapore Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

9:40 - 9:25

SFO

CPT

37h 45m

2 stops

10:40 - 7:50

CPT

SFO

31h 10m

2 stops

R21 368Singapore Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

15:55 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

12:05 - 13:35

DUR

SFO

34h 30m

2 stops

R26 390Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Sep 7

18:45 - 13:15

SFO

DUR

33h 30m

2 stops

14:45 - 10:50

DUR

SFO

29h 05m

2 stops

R26 942Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

15:55 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

12:05 - 18:23

DUR

SFO

39h 18m

3 stops

R27 755Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Sep 7

18:45 - 13:15

SFO

DUR

33h 30m

2 stops

14:45 - 10:50

DUR

SFO

29h 05m

2 stops

R27 998Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 11

SFO18:45San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO17:30San Francisco

R21 628

Turkish Airlines

Sept 6

SFO18:45San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 15

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

R22 067

Turkish Airlines

Nov 11

SFO18:35San Francisco

30h 25m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

R22 262

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

SFO16:00San Francisco

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

2 stops

SFO12:40San Francisco

R22 733

Qatar Airways

Oct 27

SFO16:00San Francisco

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

2 stops

SFO12:40San Francisco

R22 750

Qatar Airways

Sept 15

SFO15:55San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 30

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 20m

1 stop

SFO13:35San Francisco

R23 400

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Tue 27/10

20:45-15:50

2 stops34h 05m

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17:00-19:35

2 stops36h 35m

R18 752

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San Francisco

Sun 11/10

22:45-10:55

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

1:35-13:38

2 stops45h 03m

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

23:50-15:50

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:00-14:52

2 stops30h 52m

R19 548

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

22:55-22:05

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

14:25-13:38

3 stops33h 13m

R20 263

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

9:40-6:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

13:40-7:50

1 stop28h 10m

R20 540

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

9:40-9:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

10:40-7:50

2 stops31h 10m

R21 368

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SFODUR

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15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

R26 390

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/9

14:45-10:50

2 stops29h 05m

R26 942

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

12:05-18:23

3 stops39h 18m

R27 755

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

18:45-13:15

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/9

14:45-10:50

2 stops29h 05m

R27 998

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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

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 790, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until July to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 521.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 R22 215 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 R16 055 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 35m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 24h 35m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa are updated daily.
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.

Why use momondo?

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

It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to South Africa flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.

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

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

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