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.

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

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and British Airways 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 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

$971Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

6:50 pm - 10:50 am

SFO

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 5:45 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

$1,026Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 10:50 am

JNB

SFO

26h 00m

1 stop

$1,027Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,028Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12

9:30 pm - 7:00 pm

SFO

JNB

35h 30m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 8:00 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,051Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17

3:55 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 1:35 pm

DUR

SFO

53h 35m

2 stops

$1,273Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5

3:55 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 1:35 pm

DUR

SFO

53h 35m

2 stops

$1,318Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5

7:30 pm - 2:05 pm

SFO

SZK

33h 35m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 1:50 pm

SZK

SFO

32h 15m

2 stops

$1,630British Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

10:04 pm - 12:45 pm

SFO

HDS

77h 41m

3 stops

2:30 pm - 1:50 pm

HDS

SFO

32h 20m

2 stops

$2,080British Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 9

KLM flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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KLM

Apr 22

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,076

KLM

Mar 31

SFO10:31 amSan Francisco

25h 49m

2 stops

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 14

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$1,079

KLM

Apr 30

SFO11:00 amSan Francisco

25h 20m

2 stops

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,080

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 2

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 12

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m

1 stop

SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco

$1,026

Turkish Airlines

Apr 9

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 16

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO10:50 amSan Francisco

$1,027

Turkish Airlines

Apr 30

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,028

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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

$971

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,027

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

9:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,051

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/5

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 35m

$1,273

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/5

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 35m

$1,318

San FranciscoSkukuza

SFO - SZK

SFOSZK

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Skukuza

Mon 4/27

2:35 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,630

San FranciscoHoedspruit

SFO - HDS

SFOHDS

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

10:04 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops77h 41m

Hoedspruit

Thu 7/9

2:30 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$2,080

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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	26h 22m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 26h 22m

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 1,533 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,321 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,755 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,215 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,224 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,171 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,009	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,322 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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