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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $589

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12:40 pm - 10:35 amSFO-JNB
36h 55m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 10:35 amJNB-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
$1,017Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 2
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6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 4:40 pmCPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
$1,025Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
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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
$1,029Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
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3:55 pm - 9:35 amSFO-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$1,142Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Sep 2
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5:50 am - 9:35 amSFO-JNB
42h 45m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,225Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
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4:05 pm - 7:30 amSFO-JNB
29h 25m2 stops
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10:05 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,237American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
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2:28 pm - 8:00 amSFO-CPT
31h 32m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$1,242American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 20
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5:30 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$1,260British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
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7:20 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-PLZ
38h 00m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 5:25 pmPLZ-SFO
34h 40m2 stops
$2,410British Airways
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9:20 am - 10:20 amSFO-DUR
40h 00m2 stops
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10:55 am - 11:29 amDUR-SFO
33h 34m2 stops
$3,251United Airlines
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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
Nov 20
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
59h 20m
2 stops
JNB10:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 29
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 00m
1 stop
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
SWISS
Jul 20
SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco
51h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 14
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
SWISS
Jul 20
SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco
51h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 14
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:45 pmSan Francisco

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 19
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 14
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
Cathay Pacific
Nov 5
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 10m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Cathay Pacific
Nov 7
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 22
JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 10m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco

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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 $1,152. 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 $1,378 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 $1,312 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$589

Fastest flight time

21h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

4 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $589. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,017.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 21h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco Airport - Durban King Shaka Intl Airport.
There are 4 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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?

  • 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
268 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $964Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,893 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $969Free CancellationRating
7.6
929 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $989Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,096 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,590 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,209Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,193 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,958 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,844 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,652 reviews
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