What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Delta 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 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 16 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 and United Airlines 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 April 2026, there are 16 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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6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,046Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 10:50 am

JNB

SFO

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

8:25 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

40h 45m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,221Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

8:25 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

56h 10m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,234Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

10:55 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

53h 40m

3 stops

7:20 am - 2:44 pm

CPT

SFO

40h 24m

2 stops

$1,258Kenya Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 5

10:55 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

53h 40m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 1:59 pm

CPT

SFO

32h 34m

3 stops

$1,274Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 5

3:55 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

GRJ

36h 50m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 12:40 pm

GRJ

SFO

32h 20m

2 stops

$1,523Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Dec 11

3:55 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

GRJ

36h 50m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 12:40 pm

GRJ

SFO

56h 20m

2 stops

$1,563Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Dec 6

5:05 pm - 7:50 pm

SFO

DUR

41h 45m

2 stops

11:15 am - 2:00 pm

DUR

SFO

59h 45m

2 stops

$1,638Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 10

5:05 pm - 7:20 pm

SFO

PZB

41h 15m

2 stops

8:45 am - 2:00 pm

PZB

SFO

38h 15m

2 stops

$1,737Emirates

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Aug 31

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,179

Kenya Airways

Sep 1

SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,180

Kenya Airways

Sep 2

SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

49h 10m

2 stops

SFO9:10 amSan Francisco

$1,188

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 24

SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco

30h 38m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 2

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,226

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

SFO11:22 amSan Francisco

31h 38m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB2:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,238

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

SFO11:22 amSan Francisco

36h 38m

2 stops

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,239

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Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,047

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,221

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops56h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,234

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 am-2:44 pm

2 stops40h 24m

$1,258

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

2:25 pm-1:59 pm

3 stops32h 34m

$1,274

San FranciscoGeorge

SFO - GRJ

SFOGRJ

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

3:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops36h 50m

George

Fri 12/11

2:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,523

San FranciscoGeorge

SFO - GRJ

SFOGRJ

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

3:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops36h 50m

George

Sun 12/6

2:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops56h 20m

$1,563

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

11:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops59h 45m

$1,638

San FranciscoPietermaritzburg

SFO - PZB

SFOPZB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

5:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 5/9

8:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,737

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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 $1,032. 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 $1,312 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	28h 00m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 28h 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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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 April 2026, there are 16 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 7.8 1,496 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,566 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,572 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,408 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,882 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,581 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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