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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $599

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Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 am - 12:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
37h 00m2 stops
$1,017Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,019Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$1,020Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Apr 3
SWISS Logo
8:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 5:30 pm
JNB
-
SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,037SWISS
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 25
SWISS Logo
7:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
-
JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
JNB
-
SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,039SWISS
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
26h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 1:39 pm
JNB
-
SFO
25h 39m1 stop
$1,058United Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
25h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:47 pm
JNB
-
SFO
29h 47m2 stops
$1,062United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 30
Lufthansa Logo
9:25 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
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PLZ
28h 30m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 am - 7:35 pm
PLZ
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SFO
46h 35m2 stops
$1,184Lufthansa
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 2:05 pm
SFO
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SZK
33h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 1:50 pm
SZK
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SFO
32h 15m2 stops
$1,660British Airways
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 2:05 pm
SFO
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SZK
33h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 1:50 pm
SZK
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SFO
32h 15m2 stops
$1,685British Airways
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 19
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,019
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,020
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 16
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
2 stops
DUR1:30 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
Feb 27
DUR4:00 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,028
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SWISS flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
SWISS
Mar 15
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,037
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SWISS
Jan 26
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 2
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,039
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SWISS
Mar 4
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,079
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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 December 28, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

9:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,017

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,019

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,020

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

8:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

8:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,037

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,039

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

6:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$1,058

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,062

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

9:25 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops46h 35m

$1,184

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

$1,660

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

$1,685

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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 $1,147. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,180.

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.

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 $1,338 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 $1,227 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 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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    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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Rating
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,126 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,106 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,002Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,616 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,697 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,435 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,073 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,113 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,829 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,308Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,658 reviews
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