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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $623

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Delta Logo
5:55 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CPT
27h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 5:47 pm
CPT
-
SFO
30h 17m
2 stops
$754Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
25h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 6:51 pm
CPT
-
SFO
30h 21m
1 stop
$764Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 13
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 9:35 pm
SFO
-
JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
JNB
-
SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
$776KLM
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 17
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 9:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
-
SFO
45h 30m
1 stop
$776KLM
Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 26
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
$1,033Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
-
DUR
32h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
DUR
-
SFO
34h 45m
2 stops
$1,253Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
-
DUR
31h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:00 pm
DUR
-
SFO
37h 45m
2 stops
$1,281British Airways
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
British Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
-
DUR
73h 05m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
DUR
-
SFO
37h 45m
2 stops
$1,294British Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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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
7:45 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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DUR
53h 50m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:35 pm
DUR
-
SFO
53h 35m
2 stops
$1,400Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6

KLM flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
KLM
Jun 4
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 17
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$776
KLM
Apr 7
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 24
CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
$777
KLM
Jan 27
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB11:59 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 51m
1 stop
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
$778

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 15
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 23
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
$853
American Airlines
Mar 14
SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 05m
1 stop
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 41m
2 stops
SFO5:06 pmSan Francisco
$864
American Airlines
Mar 14
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
29h 36m
2 stops
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 51m
2 stops
SFO7:16 pmSan Francisco
$868

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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 12, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$754

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop30h 21m

$764

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

1:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$776

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$776

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-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,033

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/1

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,253

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

5:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/1

11:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,281

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:35 pm-10:40 am

3 stops73h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/13

11:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,294

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 FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

7:45 pm-10:35 am

3 stops53h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/6

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 35m

$1,400

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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 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 21h 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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  • 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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Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,160 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
7,665 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,714 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,069Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,437 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,114 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,039 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,149 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,846 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,308Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,709 reviews
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