How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average flight duration from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Copenhagen is 22h 10m on average, while flying from Durban to Copenhagen is 26h 15m on average. Copenhagen is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

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

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.

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

As of September 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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 South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R11 158 Cheap Flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

21:30 - 18:56CPT-SFO

30h 26m1 stop

8:05 - 19:15SFO-CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R15 652Virgin Atlantic

Find Deal

seg, out 27 - dom, nov 9

20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO

27h 50m1 stop

16:30 - 12:05SFO-CPT

33h 35m1 stop

R16 797Virgin Atlantic

Find Deal

sex, nov 14 - sex, nov 21

20:50 - 13:42CPT-SJC

25h 52m2 stops

13:16 - 18:00SJC-CPT

42h 44m2 stops

R16 971United Airlines

Find Deal

ter, out 28 - ter, nov 4

20:50 - 11:29CPT-SFO

24h 39m1 stop

8:30 - 18:00SFO-CPT

23h 30m2 stops

R16 971United Airlines

Find Deal

ter, nov 11 - ter, nov 18

19:10 - 16:45JNB-SFO

31h 35m1 stop

18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R17 370Turkish Airlines

Find Deal

qui, nov 13 - seg, nov 17

22:00 - 18:45JNB-SFO

30h 45m1 stop

15:30 - 7:35SFO-JNB

30h 05m2 stops

R18 515British Airways

Find Deal

qui, nov 13 - seg, nov 17

22:00 - 19:23JNB-OAK

31h 23m2 stops

14:49 - 10:25OAK-JNB

33h 36m2 stops

R18 567British Airways

Find Deal

qui, nov 13 - seg, nov 17

17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO

33h 30m1 stop

18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT

31h 00m1 stop

R19 678Turkish Airlines

Find Deal

qui, nov 20 - seg, nov 24

12:05 - 13:35DUR-SFO

34h 30m2 stops

15:55 - 10:35SFO-DUR

33h 40m2 stops

R20 060Qatar Airways

Find Deal

sex, out 10 - qua, out 22

9:00 - 13:35CPT-SFO

37h 35m2 stops

16:00 - 10:30SFO-CPT

33h 30m1 stop

R23 912Qatar Airways

Find Deal

sex, out 24 - qua, out 29

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 27

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

30h 26m

1 stop

SFO18:56San Francisco

Nov 9

SFO8:05San Francisco

25h 10m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R15 652

Find similar

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 14

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

Nov 21

SFO16:30San Francisco

33h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 797

Find similar

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 5

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 57m

1 stop

SFO17:52San Francisco

Oct 14

SFO16:45San Francisco

32h 35m

2 stops

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 867

Find similar

Delta flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Delta

Oct 28

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO15:40San Francisco

Nov 4

SFO16:30San Francisco

33h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 919

Find similar

Delta

Nov 13

CPT23:10Cape Town Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

Nov 19

SFO15:45San Francisco

34h 20m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R17 006

Find similar

Delta

Nov 13

CPT23:10Cape Town Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

Nov 22

SFO0:45San Francisco

32h 30m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

R17 023

Find similar

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

seg 27/10

21:30-18:56

1 stop30h 26m

San Francisco

dom 9/11

8:05-19:15

1 stop25h 10m

R15 652

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

sex 14/11

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

sex 21/11

16:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R16 797

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

ter 28/10

20:50-13:42

2 stops25h 52m

San Jose

ter 4/11

13:16-18:00

2 stops42h 44m

R16 971

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

ter 11/11

20:50-11:29

1 stop24h 39m

San Francisco

ter 18/11

8:30-18:00

2 stops23h 30m

R16 971

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 13/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

seg 17/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 370

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 13/11

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

seg 17/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

R18 515

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 13/11

22:00-19:23

2 stops31h 23m

Oakland

seg 17/11

14:49-10:25

2 stops33h 36m

R18 567

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

qui 20/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

seg 24/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

R19 678

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

sex 10/10

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

qua 22/10

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R20 060

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

sex 24/10

9:00-13:35

2 stops37h 35m

San Francisco

qua 29/10

16:00-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

R23 912

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

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

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R16 884. The month of March is another great option to travel to San Francisco Bay Area, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R17 006.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 386. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area for around R19 717.

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

Flying to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R16 594 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San Francisco Bay Area, so prices are often more expensive at around R22 725 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around R18 272 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 Bay Area from South Africa for as low as R17 006 on momondo.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

Cheap South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals and tips

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

Direct flights	None

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

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
As of September 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
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 South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between South Africa and San Francisco Bay Area, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 25,05% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 17,02%, Embraer 190 with 13,12%, and Boeing 737-400 with 9,49%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R14 273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 730 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 929 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R16 025	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 120	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 469 reviews	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R16 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 664 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 317	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 7 954 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 385 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 407	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 361 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R17 787	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 968	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

It is quick and easy to find South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area that suits you.

Can I find flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Once you have performed a search for South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to San Francisco Bay Area, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa and alert you when they change.

An easier way to manage your San Francisco Bay Area trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

qua 15/10

qua 22/10

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area

Popular Cities in San Francisco Bay Area

Flights to New Yorkfrom R12 789

Flights to Los Angelesfrom R15 860

Flights to Miamifrom R15 826

Flights to Chicagofrom R13 466

Flights to Orlandofrom R15 791

Flights to Atlantafrom R14 958

Flights to Las Vegasfrom R16 676

Flights to Dallasfrom R15 600

Flights to Washington, D.C.from R13 049

Flights to San Franciscofrom R15 531

Flights to Seattlefrom R15 270

Flights to Houstonfrom R16 207

South Africa flight routes

Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Flights from Cape Town Intl to Bloemfontein Intl

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Durban King Shaka Intl

Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Johannesburg Lanseria

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bloemfontein Intl

Flights from Johannesburg Lanseria to Durban King Shaka Intl

Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area from R11 158

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Recent one-way flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Recent last minute flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

Delta flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

See travel insights to San Francisco Bay Area from

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

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 Bay Area?

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

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

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

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Cheap South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals and tips

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

Direct flights

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

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

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

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

What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area with momondo

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Can I find flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your San Francisco Bay Area trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area

Popular Cities in San Francisco Bay Area

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo