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

Condor, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to South Africa

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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.

R11 686 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa in 2026

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

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

17:00 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

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

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

36h 09m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

22:56 - 0:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 29m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 13:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 875Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 3

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 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

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

R18 924Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

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 988Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

23:59 - 0:15SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 0:58JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

41h 58m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 037Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Nov 22

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1:15 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

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Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18

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10:40 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

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R19 165Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

23:49 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:05 - 19:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

40h 27m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 311Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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

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

5:25 - 14:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 47m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 311Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 17

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13:27 - 11:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

18:50 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

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30h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Sun, Sep 13 - 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 469Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3

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

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

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

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

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32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

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Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

20:57 - 11:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

18:50 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

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R25 146Iberia

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 28

23:50 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 45m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 18:17CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R25 194Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - 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

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R25 420Condor

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 452Condor

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 774Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 21

SFO18:45San Francisco

30h 45m

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JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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SFO23:49San Francisco

31h 01m

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JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SFO19:32San Francisco

R19 311

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SFO20:50San Francisco

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SFO9:34San Francisco

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SFO23:49San Francisco

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 488, 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, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 825.

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 788 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 R18 811 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R11 686
Fastest flight time	27h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R11 686. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 795.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 27h 30m

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.

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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.

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