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

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from San Francisco according to our data. United 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 14 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 October 2026, there are 14 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.

$669 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa in 2026/27

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8:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 10:21 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

39h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,148Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 3:06 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 06m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,148Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

10:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,208Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:44 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

29h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,208Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

9:40 am - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,239Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 9

9:40 am - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,239Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22

6:35 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 4:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,264Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9

6:35 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 4:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,270Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 13

5:25 pm - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 9:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,361Iberia

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 10

11:52 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 18m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

6:55 pm - 2:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,383Iberia

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7

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2:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 1:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,157Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

10:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 1:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,164Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

10:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 1:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

46h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,208Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 8

8:50 pm - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 9:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

53h 05m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,252Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

7:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,404Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

5:25 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

6:55 pm - 8:42 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 47m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,469Iberia

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

8:55 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

8:35 pm - 8:42 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

34h 07m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,484Iberia

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

7:35 pm - 9:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 05m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,584Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

4:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 1:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,743Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

6:07 am - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:30 pm - 1:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

58h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,768Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Nov 7

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

39h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

2 stops

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,207

Kenya Airways

Nov 7

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

39h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

2 stops

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,208

Kenya Airways

Apr 10

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

47h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 10

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

50h 37m

2 stops

SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco

$1,217

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Jan 19

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 9

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,264

Turkish Airlines

Jan 31

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 13

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,270

Turkish Airlines

Dec 6

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

42h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 17

CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,281

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Tue 11/10

8:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

5:00 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,148

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SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

8:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/16

5:00 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,148

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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San Francisco

Sat 11/7

10:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/19

5:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,208

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SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

8:55 pm-12:25 am

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

5:00 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$1,208

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 2/23

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/9

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,239

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

9:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,239

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SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 1/19

6:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,264

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/31

6:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/13

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,270

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

5:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/10

8:40 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,361

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

11:52 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

6:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,383

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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, 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 $1,149. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,385.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,459 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 $1,078 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$669
Fastest flight time	24h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $669. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,148.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 24h 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 October 2026, there are 14 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
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $691	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,597 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,683 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,191 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,274 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,027	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,088	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,443 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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