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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $622

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:05 am
SFO
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CPT
35h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 4:00 pm
CPT
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$838Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:59 pm - 8:05 am
SFO
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CPT
29h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 11:44 pm
CPT
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SFO
34h 34m
2 stops
$843Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 4:00 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 05m
1 stop
$853American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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CPT
30h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 1:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$854British Airways
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 24
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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CPT
33h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:50 pm
CPT
-
SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$855American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
$856British Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 8:24 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 29m
1 stop
$945Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:45 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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DUR
33h 30m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 10:50 am
DUR
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SFO
29h 05m
2 stops
$1,047Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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12:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SFO
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DUR
39h 20m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 4:40 pm
DUR
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SFO
34h 55m
2 stops
$1,164Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 7:20 am
SFO
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PLZ
36h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 3:35 pm
PLZ
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SFO
35h 55m
2 stops
$4,042United Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

British Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
British Airways
Apr 5
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$856
British Airways
Mar 5
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Mar 23
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
$866
British Airways
Mar 5
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
31h 21m
2 stops
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Mar 12
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
31h 37m
2 stops
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco
$878

Delta flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Mar 31
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
1 stop
SFO8:24 pmSan Francisco
$945
Delta
Feb 15
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 2
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 39m
2 stops
SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco
$948
Delta
Mar 31
SFO7:25 amSan Francisco
28h 55m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
1 stop
SFO8:24 pmSan Francisco
$949

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San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

10:25 am-8:05 am

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$838

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

4:59 pm-8:05 am

2 stops29h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

10:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$843

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

6:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$853

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/24

6:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$854

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

6:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$855

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$856

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

9:55 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$945

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/15

2:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,047

San FranciscoDurban

SFO - DUR

SFODUR

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/25

2:45 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,164

San FranciscoPort Elizabeth

SFO - PLZ

SFOPLZ

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

8:25 am-7:20 am

2 stops36h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 3/14

12:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$4,042

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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 $1,098. The month of May is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,146.

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 $1,314 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 $1,173 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 50m
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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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,442 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,523 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,200 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $985Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,718 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,140 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,001Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,689 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,056Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,088 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,174 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,191 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,855 reviews
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