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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from R12 105

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:35SFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R17 523Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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12:50 - 10:35SFO-JNB
36h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R17 986Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 18:35SFO-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:51JNB-SFO
24h 51m1 stop
R18 106United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:40SFO-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 19:35JNB-SFO
30h 40m1 stop
R18 124Delta
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Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
6:30 - 18:35SFO-JNB
26h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:38JNB-SFO
25h 38m1 stop
R18 192United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Fri, Feb 13
Delta Logo
22:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:43JNB-SFO
29h 48m1 stop
R18 209Delta
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:20SFO-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:45JNB-SFO
45h 30m1 stop
R18 312KLM
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KLM Logo
13:55 - 22:05SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:45JNB-SFO
45h 30m1 stop
R18 329KLM
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 10:20SFO-DUR
27h 40m2 stops
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11:15 - 18:45DUR-SFO
41h 30m2 stops
R26 902British Airways
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 10:20SFO-DUR
27h 40m2 stops
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11:15 - 18:45DUR-SFO
41h 30m2 stops
R26 920British Airways
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 4
SFO10:35San Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 51m
1 stop
SFO12:51San Francisco
R18 106
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United Airlines
Jan 1
SFO6:30San Francisco
26h 05m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 13
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 38m
1 stop
SFO13:38San Francisco
R18 192
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United Airlines
Jan 1
SFO7:02San Francisco
25h 33m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 11
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO15:55San Francisco
R18 947
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Delta flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Delta
Apr 24
SFO6:00San Francisco
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 10
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
1 stop
SFO19:35San Francisco
R18 124
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Delta
Feb 4
SFO22:00San Francisco
35h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 48m
1 stop
SFO17:43San Francisco
R18 209
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Delta
May 4
SFO6:00San Francisco
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 52m
2 stops
SFO23:07San Francisco
R18 792
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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 27 November 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

R17 523

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

12:50-10:35

1 stop36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

R17 986

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

10:35-18:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-12:51

1 stop24h 51m

R18 106

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:55-19:35

1 stop30h 40m

R18 124

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-13:38

1 stop25h 38m

R18 192

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:55-17:43

1 stop29h 48m

R18 209

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 312

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 329

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

20:40-10:20

2 stops27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/2

11:15-18:45

2 stops41h 30m

R26 902

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

20:40-10:20

2 stops27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/2

11:15-18:45

2 stops41h 30m

R26 920

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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 232, 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 R20 918.

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 221. 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 R34 706. 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 R24 823 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 532.

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 060 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 398 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 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 00m
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 R21 795Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 541 reviews
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