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

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from San Francisco according to our data. British Airways 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 13 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 February 2026, there are 13 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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11:45 am - 6:35 pm

SFO

JNB

45h 50m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 am

JNB

SFO

47h 00m

1 stop

$935Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

11:45 am - 6:35 pm

SFO

JNB

45h 50m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 am

JNB

SFO

47h 00m

1 stop

$1,008Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

12:55 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,027Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14

7:30 pm - 9:25 am

SFO

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

9:15 pm - 1:50 pm

JNB

SFO

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,050British Airways

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 27

4:35 pm - 9:25 am

SFO

JNB

31h 50m

1 stop

9:15 pm - 1:50 pm

JNB

SFO

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,052British Airways

Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 28

3:52 pm - 7:00 am

SFO

JNB

30h 08m

2 stops

7:25 pm - 1:50 pm

JNB

SFO

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,055American Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6

3:52 pm - 7:00 am

SFO

JNB

30h 08m

2 stops

9:15 pm - 1:50 pm

JNB

SFO

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,056American Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 27

12:55 pm - 11:50 am

SFO

CPT

37h 55m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 4:40 pm

CPT

SFO

33h 05m

1 stop

$1,124Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12

10:35 am - 7:20 am

SFO

PLZ

34h 45m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 1:38 pm

PLZ

SFO

33h 58m

2 stops

$1,466United Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

8:45 am - 11:55 am

SFO

PLZ

41h 10m

2 stops

7:55 am - 1:38 pm

PLZ

SFO

38h 43m

2 stops

$2,222United Airlines

Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

British Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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British Airways

May 5

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

31h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 26

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,050

British Airways

May 3

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

29h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 24

JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,052

British Airways

May 1

SFO3:52 pmSan Francisco

30h 08m

2 stops

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 11

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,054

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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American Airlines

Apr 22

SFO3:52 pmSan Francisco

30h 08m

2 stops

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 6

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,055

American Airlines

Apr 7

SFO3:52 pmSan Francisco

30h 08m

2 stops

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,056

American Airlines

Apr 9

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

29h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 20

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

2 stops

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,062

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Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

$935

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

$1,008

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,027

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/27

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,050

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

3:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,055

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

3:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,056

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,124

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:35 am-7:20 am

2 stops34h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 3/8

12:40 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops33h 58m

$1,466

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

8:45 am-11:55 am

2 stops41h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 3/9

7:55 am-1:38 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$2,222

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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 $1,076. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,087.

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 $1,304 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 $1,073 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	27h 14m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 27h 14m

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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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 February 2026, there are 13 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,458 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,536 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,339 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,236 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,759 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $976	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,233 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,178 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,341 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,116	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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