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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from R11 914

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:30 - 12:05SFO-CPT
33h 35m1 stop
R16 655Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 30
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:56JNB-SFO
32h 56m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:30 - 10:25SFO-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
R16 655American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:47CPT-SFO
31h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 16:10SFO-CPT
24h 10m2 stops
R16 758United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 12:40JNB-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
0:43 - 18:35SFO-JNB
31h 52m2 stops
R17 138United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Jan 18
KLM Logo
7:55 - 13:25CPT-SFO
39h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
15:40 - 5:50SFO-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
R18 207KLM
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 10:45CPT-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
R18 345Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 29
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 15:00JNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
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17:30 - 7:35SFO-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
R19 120British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 18:45CPT-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:30 - 8:05SFO-CPT
30h 35m2 stops
R19 741British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05JNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R30 620Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:04CPT-SFO
28h 19m2 stops
KLM Logo
14:05 - 5:50SFO-CPT
29h 45m2 stops
R30 724KLM
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 21
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Dec 30
SFO16:30San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R16 655
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Virgin Atlantic
Nov 28
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
33h 31m
1 stop
SFO21:01San Francisco
Dec 5
SFO16:30San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R17 172
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Virgin Atlantic
Dec 14
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
Dec 21
SFO16:30San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R34 069
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American Airlines flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 20
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 56m
2 stops
SFO20:56San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO15:30San Francisco
32h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 655
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American Airlines
Nov 20
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 24m
2 stops
SFO18:24San Francisco
Nov 24
SFO15:30San Francisco
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 707
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American Airlines
Nov 17
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m
2 stops
SFO19:30San Francisco
Jan 20
SFO17:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 724
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Francisco 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 31 October 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

16:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R16 655

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-20:56

2 stops32h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-10:25

2 stops32h 55m

R16 655

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

20:50-18:47

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R16 758

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

0:43-18:35

2 stops31h 52m

R17 138

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

7:55-13:25

1 stop39h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R18 207

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

16:40-10:45

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

18:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R18 345

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

17:30-7:35

1 stop28h 05m

R19 120

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

18:55-18:45

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-8:05

2 stops30h 35m

R19 741

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R30 620

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

23:45-18:04

2 stops28h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 21/12

14:05-5:50

2 stops29h 45m

R30 724

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to San Francisco

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

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 R16 948.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to San Francisco is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 274. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R19 590.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as R16 488. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are R22 580 on average. Flights to San Francisco from South Africa in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 116 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 R16 896 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to San Francisco flight.

Cheap South Africa to San Francisco flight deals and tips

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

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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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  • 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.

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  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
SWISSPriceFrom R14 182Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 777 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 713Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 995 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 969Free CancellationRating
7,5
671 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 986Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 033 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R16 016Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 482 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 367Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 406 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 468Free CancellationRating
7,9
7 996 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R17 351Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 389 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 477Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 489 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 852Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 661 reviews
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