What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from San Francisco according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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.

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

As of June 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa.

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 license 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.

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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

34h 05m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 7:35 pm

JNB

SFO

36h 35m

2 stops

$1,155Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

8:25 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 11:31 pm

JNB

SFO

39h 31m

2 stops

$1,164Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

11:50 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

31h 00m

2 stops

1:15 am - 3:10 pm

JNB

SFO

46h 55m

2 stops

$1,181Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 19

9:00 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

33h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 6:31 pm

JNB

SFO

34h 31m

2 stops

$1,198Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

3:55 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 1:35 pm

DUR

SFO

34h 30m

2 stops

$1,643Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Sep 7

3:55 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 1:35 pm

DUR

SFO

34h 30m

2 stops

$1,683Qatar Airways

Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Sep 13

5:05 pm - 7:50 pm

SFO

DUR

41h 45m

2 stops

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

DUR

SFO

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,707Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 10

5:05 pm - 7:50 pm

SFO

DUR

41h 45m

2 stops

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

DUR

SFO

40h 00m

2 stops

$1,708Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 10

6:45 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

BFN

34h 00m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 4:40 pm

BFN

SFO

35h 20m

2 stops

$1,832Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

6:45 pm - 5:10 pm

SFO

RCB

37h 25m

2 stops

12:25 pm - 10:50 am

RCB

SFO

31h 25m

2 stops

$2,225Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Aug 20

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 8

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,362

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m

1 stop

SFO10:50 amSan Francisco

$1,384

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,385

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 1

SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco

31h 00m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 55m

2 stops

SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,181

Kenya Airways

Oct 11

SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco

33h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 31m

2 stops

SFO6:31 pmSan Francisco

$1,198

Kenya Airways

Aug 30

SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco

50h 05m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 8

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,232

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San Francisco

Tue 10/27

8:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

5:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,155

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

5:00 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$1,164

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

11:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

1:15 am-3:10 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,181

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

9:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,198

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SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/7

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,643

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/13

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,683

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

5:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,707

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

5:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,708

San FranciscoBloemfontein

SFO - BFN

SFOBFN

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

6:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Bloemfontein Intl

Mon 9/21

2:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,832

San FranciscoRichards Bay

SFO - RCB

SFORCB

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

6:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Richards Bay

Sun 9/27

12:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops31h 25m

$2,225

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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?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $664. The month of July is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $709.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,361 when searching weeks out. 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 $1,032 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	26h 09m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 26h 09m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to South Africa

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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa.
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 license 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,596 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,643 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,395 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,027 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 304 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,524 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 689 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,088	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,775 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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