What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines 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, Lufthansa, 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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12:55 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,019Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

10:45 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

38h 25m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

10:45 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

38h 25m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

10:55 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

53h 40m

3 stops

7:20 am - 6:59 pm

CPT

SFO

44h 39m

2 stops

$1,258Kenya Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 5

10:55 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

CPT

53h 40m

3 stops

7:20 am - 2:57 pm

CPT

SFO

40h 37m

2 stops

$1,262Kenya Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

3:55 pm - 1:40 pm

SFO

PZB

36h 45m

2 stops

7:05 am - 1:35 pm

PZB

SFO

39h 30m

2 stops

$1,585Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

3:55 pm - 11:45 am

SFO

RCB

34h 50m

2 stops

12:25 pm - 1:35 pm

RCB

SFO

34h 10m

2 stops

$1,619Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

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 - 7:50 pm

SFO

DUR

65h 45m

2 stops

11:15 am - 2:00 pm

DUR

SFO

59h 45m

2 stops

$1,687Emirates

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 17

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 1

SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco

42h 50m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 14

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,147

Kenya Airways

May 10

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

30h 55m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 8

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 36m

2 stops

SFO2:36 pmSan Francisco

$1,151

Kenya Airways

Apr 26

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

31h 55m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 6

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 11m

2 stops

SFO7:21 pmSan Francisco

$1,165

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

May 5

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

36h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 26

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,019

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,047

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,048

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Tue 5/5

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/26

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,019

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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-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,047

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,220

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,225

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-6:59 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,258

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 am-2:57 pm

2 stops40h 37m

$1,262

San FranciscoPietermaritzburg

SFO - PZB

SFOPZB

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

3:55 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 9/7

7:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,585

San FranciscoRichards Bay

SFO - RCB

SFORCB

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

3:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops34h 50m

Richards Bay

Mon 9/14

12:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,619

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 FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

5:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops65h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/17

11:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops59h 45m

$1,687

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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 $1,028. 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	22h 35m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 35m

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 7.7 1,491 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,563 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,551 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,387 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,859 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 301 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,255 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,299 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,550 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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