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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $623

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:49 pm
CPT
-
SFO
36h 19m
1 stop
$751Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
27h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 7:56 pm
CPT
-
SFO
32h 26m
1 stop
$755Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
-
DUR
32h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
DUR
-
SFO
29h 05m
2 stops
$1,097Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 13
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
-
MQP
33h 25m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
MQP
-
SFO
34h 15m
2 stops
$1,131British Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
-
DUR
31h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 6:45 pm
DUR
-
SFO
41h 30m
2 stops
$1,245British Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
-
DUR
32h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
DUR
-
SFO
34h 45m
2 stops
$1,253Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 11:55 am
SFO
-
PLZ
39h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 1:28 am
PLZ
-
SFO
51h 33m
2 stops
$1,340United Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
-
PLZ
43h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 am - 1:35 pm
PLZ
-
SFO
38h 20m
3 stops
$1,393Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 5:45 pm
SFO
-
PLZ
40h 50m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 am - 1:35 pm
PLZ
-
SFO
38h 20m
3 stops
$1,404Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SFO
-
ELS
41h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:38 pm
ELS
-
SFO
35h 03m
2 stops
$1,785United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1

KLM flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
KLM
Apr 14
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 28
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$776
KLM
Apr 14
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 29
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
37h 05m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$777
KLM
Jan 27
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
$778

Delta flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Jan 29
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
27h 05m
2 stops
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 12
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
32h 26m
1 stop
SFO7:56 pmSan Francisco
$755
Delta
Jan 29
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
27h 05m
2 stops
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 12
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
27h 33m
2 stops
SFO3:03 pmSan Francisco
$758
Delta
Feb 11
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
27h 15m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 8
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
30h 49m
1 stop
SFO7:19 pmSan Francisco
$764

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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 January 15, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop36h 19m

$751

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop32h 26m

$755

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/13

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,097

San FranciscoNelspruit

SFO - MQP

SFOMQP

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

4:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Tue 4/21

4:15 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,131

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

5:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/8

11:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,245

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,253

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

10:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops39h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 3/6

7:55 am-1:28 am

2 stops51h 33m

$1,340

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

3:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 4/21

8:15 am-1:35 pm

3 stops38h 20m

$1,393

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 4/21

8:15 am-1:35 pm

3 stops38h 20m

$1,404

San FranciscoEast London

SFO - ELS

SFOELS

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops41h 30m

East London

Sun 3/1

12:35 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$1,785

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February 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 $1,128. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,172.

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 $1,322 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 $1,214 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 21h 20m
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
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,172 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $985Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,715 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,130 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,001Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,676 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,069Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,440 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,132 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,049 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,164 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,848 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,308Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,715 reviews
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