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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $652

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6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 5:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,022Turkish Airlines
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qui, mar 5 - ter, mar 24
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6:45 pm - 10:35 amSFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,045Turkish Airlines
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ter, abr 14 - ter, abr 28
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:51 pmJNB-SFO
24h 51m1 stop
$1,056United Airlines
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qua, fev 4 - dom, fev 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 7:35 pmJNB-SFO
30h 40m1 stop
$1,057Delta
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sex, abr 24 - dom, mai 10
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:51 pmJNB-SFO
24h 51m1 stop
$1,061United Airlines
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qua, fev 4 - dom, fev 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
28h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 12:15 amJNB-SFO
35h 20m1 stop
$1,062Delta
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seg, mai 4 - qua, mai 13
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-DUR
39h 25m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 1:35 pmDUR-SFO
34h 30m2 stops
$1,261Qatar Airways
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seg, mar 30 - sáb, abr 4
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-PLZ
40h 50m3 stops
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8:15 am - 1:35 pmPLZ-SFO
38h 20m3 stops
$1,443Qatar Airways
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dom, abr 12 - ter, abr 21
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-DUR
27h 40m2 stops
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11:15 am - 6:45 pmDUR-SFO
41h 30m2 stops
$1,569British Airways
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qui, jan 29 - seg, fev 2
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5:30 pm - 10:20 amSFO-DUR
30h 50m2 stops
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11:15 am - 6:45 pmDUR-SFO
41h 30m2 stops
$1,570British Airways
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 5
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,022
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 14
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 28
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,045
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,049
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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
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 51m
1 stop
SFO12:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,056
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United Airlines
Feb 4
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
23h 25m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 51m
1 stop
SFO12:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,061
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United Airlines
Dec 25
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
26h 05m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 1
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,105
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Customize 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 832,500 searches. Data last updated novembro 26, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

qui 3/5

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 3/24

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

ter 4/14

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 4/28

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,045

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

qua 2/4

10:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 2/8

10:00 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sex 4/24

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 5/10

9:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

qua 2/4

9:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 2/8

10:00 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

seg 5/4

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 5/13

9:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop35h 20m

$1,062

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

seg 3/30

3:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

sáb 4/4

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,261

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

dom 4/12

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Port Elizabeth

ter 4/21

8:15 am-1:35 pm

3 stops38h 20m

$1,443

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

qui 1/29

8:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

seg 2/2

11:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,569

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

qui 1/29

5:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

seg 2/2

11:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,570

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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, March 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 $1,180. The month of May is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,220.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,398. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Thursday is $1,673.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,430. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around $1,720.

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 $1,345 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 $1,248 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% 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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  • 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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Rating
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,059 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,068 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,675 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,027Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,539 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,422 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,125Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,148Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,046 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,794 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,232Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,594 reviews
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