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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R11 035

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:35SFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R16 806Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
R16 806Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 7
Logo
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
Logo
18:25 - 10:35CPT-SFO
49h 10m2 stops
R18 579
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Logo
18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Logo
15:20 - 11:05CPT-SFO
29h 45m2 stops
R18 706
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Mar 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
0:05 - 7:40SFO-JNB
46h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 22:55JNB-SFO
44h 35m1 stop
R19 339Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 - 7:40SFO-JNB
45h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 22:55JNB-SFO
44h 35m1 stop
R19 520Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 - 10:35SFO-DUR
40h 50m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:55 - 13:35DUR-SFO
35h 40m2 stops
R25 110Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
11:32 - 10:35SFO-DUR
38h 03m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:55 - 13:35DUR-SFO
35h 40m2 stops
R25 761Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 12
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 19:50SFO-DUR
41h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 12:50DUR-SFO
59h 55m2 stops
R29 506Emirates
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Nov 11
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 19:50SFO-DUR
65h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 12:50DUR-SFO
35h 55m2 stops
R30 411Emirates
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Tue, Aug 26 - Sun, Nov 9

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 26
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 16
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R16 806
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Turkish Airlines
Aug 12
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 26
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R16 843
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 2
SFO18:45San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 16
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:35San Francisco
R16 915
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific
Aug 24
SFO0:05San Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 35m
1 stop
SFO22:55San Francisco
R19 339
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 24
SFO1:05San Francisco
45h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 35m
1 stop
SFO22:55San Francisco
R19 520
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 27
SFO13:40San Francisco
33h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 16
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:15San Francisco
R19 610
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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 1 August 2025.
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Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R16 806

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

19:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

R16 806

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

18:25-10:35

2 stops49h 10m

R18 579

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

15:20-11:05

2 stops29h 45m

R18 706

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

0:05-7:40

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20-22:55

1 stop44h 35m

R19 339

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

1:05-7:40

1 stop45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20-22:55

1 stop44h 35m

R19 520

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

8:45-10:35

3 stops40h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 13/10

10:55-13:35

2 stops35h 40m

R25 110

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

11:32-10:35

3 stops38h 03m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 12/10

10:55-13:35

2 stops35h 40m

R25 761

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

17:05-19:50

2 stops41h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 11/11

10:55-12:50

2 stops59h 55m

R29 506

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

17:05-19:50

2 stops65h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/11

10:55-12:50

2 stops35h 55m

R30 411

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 841, 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 R22 143.

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 R24 500. 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 R36 618. 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 R26 191 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 R30 104.

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 R24 843 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 R23 229 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 49% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to South Africa

Best price found

R11 035

Fastest flight time

23h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R11 035. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 806.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 23h 25m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • 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.

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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 R18 921Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 935 reviews
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