Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in San Francisco you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to San Francisco takes 25h 28m on average. On the other hand, flying from Durban to San Francisco takes 28h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?

There are 10 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R10 408 Cheap Flights from South Africa to San Francisco in 2026

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20:05 - 23:56CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:45 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 280Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

20:05 - 21:39CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:47 - 12:05SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

R15 297Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 090Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

20:05 - 10:26CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 155Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

23:15 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

15:10 - 6:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 478Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 19:58CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:45 - 13:25SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 543Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

20:00 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

7:00 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Newark

R16 673United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

20:00 - 14:52CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:00 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m1 stop Newark

R16 673United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

18:50 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

18:35 - 11:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R16 705Turkish Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5

18:50 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

18:35 - 11:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R16 737Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

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20:00 - 11:12CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

24h 12m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23:59 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 11m1 stop Newark

R16 721United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 8

20:00 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:00 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Newark

R16 721United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 9

20:00 - 13:11CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 11m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

23:30 - 17:10SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R16 721United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 8

18:40 - 14:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:00 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R26 595Emirates

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26

12:05 - 14:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 25m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 35m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R27 178Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26

14:25 - 20:03CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 38m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:05 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R27 955Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 8

14:25 - 20:03CPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

38h 38m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:05 - 13:00SFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R28 295Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 9

18:40 - 14:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

52h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

17:00 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R29 460Emirates

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26

18:40 - 14:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:00 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

38h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R30 415Emirates

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26

12:05 - 18:23DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 18m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:03 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

40h 32m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R32 293Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26

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Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 9

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

36h 51m

1 stop

SFO23:56San Francisco

Oct 24

SFO17:45San Francisco

33h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 280

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 29

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

34h 34m

1 stop

SFO21:39San Francisco

Nov 10

SFO14:47San Francisco

35h 18m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 297

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 24

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO15:45San Francisco

Oct 7

SFO11:45San Francisco

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 572

KLM flights from South Africa to San Francisco

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KLM

Sept 18

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

45h 00m

2 stops

SFO19:40San Francisco

Sept 26

SFO14:15San Francisco

45h 55m

2 stops

CPT21:10Cape Town Intl

R16 737

KLM

Sept 18

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

45h 00m

2 stops

SFO19:40San Francisco

Sept 26

SFO14:15San Francisco

45h 55m

2 stops

CPT21:10Cape Town Intl

R16 786

KLM

Nov 22

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 46m

1 stop

SFO11:45San Francisco

Mar 3

SFO13:50San Francisco

22h 10m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 644

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1 stop29h 15m

R16 478

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

20:05-19:58

1 stop32h 53m

San Francisco

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2 stops34h 40m

R16 543

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-14:52

2 stops27h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

7:00-17:10

2 stops25h 10m

R16 673

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

20:00-14:52

2 stops27h 52m

San Francisco

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1 stop26h 10m

R16 673

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Fri 25/12

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/1

18:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

R16 705

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

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Mon 25/1

18:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

R16 737

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to San Francisco during March average around R17 142.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R18 881 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from South Africa for as low as R15 993 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San Francisco flight.

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Best price found	R10 408
Fastest flight time	28h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R10 408. The best return flight deal from South Africa to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 280.

The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco takes 28h 20m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
There are 10 operators available for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 692 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R15 228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 948 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 558 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 624	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 647 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 859	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 504 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 641	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 173 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 267	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 652 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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