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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $601

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2:10 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
36h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$930Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Dec 10
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$956Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
36h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$967Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
36h 40m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
$968Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 21
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3:55 pm - 9:35 amSFO-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
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3:10 am - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
43h 25m2 stops
$1,209Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
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3:55 pm - 2:20 amSFO-JNB
49h 25m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$1,229Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
32h 02m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
$1,236American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 12
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8:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:28 pmJNB-SFO
33h 28m2 stops
$1,242American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
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8:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 6:24 pmJNB-SFO
30h 24m2 stops
$1,252British Airways
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:20 amSFO-DUR
38h 45m2 stops
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10:55 am - 1:54 pmDUR-SFO
35h 59m2 stops
$2,010United Airlines
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 17
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 25m
2 stops
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,209
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Qatar Airways
Sep 17
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
49h 25m
2 stops
JNB2:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 25
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,229
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Qatar Airways
Oct 6
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
49h 25m
2 stops
JNB2:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 16
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,230
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Etihad Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sep 9
SFO12:47 amSan Francisco
46h 33m
2 stops
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 7
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
2 stops
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,233
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Etihad Airways
Oct 5
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
41h 30m
2 stops
JNB8:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 15
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
2 stops
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,239
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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 August 21, 2025.
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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

2:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/10

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$930

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$956

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

1:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$967

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

1:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$968

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

3:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

3:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,209

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

3:55 pm-2:20 am

2 stops49h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/25

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,229

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:23 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,236

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

10:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$1,242

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/22

10:00 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,252

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

10:35 am-10:20 am

2 stops38h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/5

10:55 am-1:54 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$2,010

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March 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 $1,166. The month of May is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,224.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,398. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Thursday is $1,673.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,430. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around $1,720.

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 $1,372 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 $1,284 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa are updated daily.

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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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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
6.9
278 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,950 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $989Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,291 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
974 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,615 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,204Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,209Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,344 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,702 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,272Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,388 reviews
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