What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to South Africa?

United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from San Francisco according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

As of April 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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.

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12:55 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,100Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,103Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8

8:25 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

34h 25m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 6:31 pm

JNB

SFO

39h 26m

2 stops

$1,149Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Oct 29

8:45 pm - 12:15 am

SFO

JNB

42h 30m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 7:35 pm

JNB

SFO

35h 35m

2 stops

$1,161Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

3:55 pm - 4:00 am

SFO

JNB

27h 05m

1 stop

8:20 pm - 12:40 pm

JNB

SFO

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,165Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Dec 9

11:59 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

37h 11m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 9:28 pm

CPT

SFO

40h 03m

3 stops

$1,222Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

9:00 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

CPT

40h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:10 pm

CPT

SFO

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,279Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

3:55 pm - 10:15 am

SFO

CPT

33h 20m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 1:40 pm

CPT

SFO

32h 40m

2 stops

$1,309Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

5:05 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

UTT

35h 40m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 2:00 pm

UTT

SFO

53h 20m

2 stops

$1,821Emirates

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

5:05 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

UTT

35h 40m

2 stops

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

UTT

SFO

39h 00m

2 stops

$1,861Emirates

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 14

SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 29

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 26m

2 stops

SFO6:31 pmSan Francisco

$1,149

Kenya Airways

Oct 11

SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 35m

2 stops

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,161

Kenya Airways

May 9

SFO10:00 pmSan Francisco

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 27

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 23m

2 stops

SFO6:23 pmSan Francisco

$1,178

SWISS flights from San Francisco to South Africa

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SWISS

Oct 11

SFO8:45 amSan Francisco

24h 45m

1 stop

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,285

SWISS

Apr 24

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

28h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco

$1,632

SWISS

Apr 30

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

33h 25m

2 stops

DUR2:00 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

May 11

DUR3:20 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco

$2,209

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San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/26

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,100

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,103

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

12:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops39h 26m

$1,149

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

8:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,161

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

3:55 pm-4:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/9

8:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,165

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

11:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

2:25 pm-9:28 pm

3 stops40h 03m

$1,222

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

9:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,279

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/26

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,309

San FranciscoMthatha

SFO - UTT

SFOUTT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Mthatha Umtata

Mon 5/11

5:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops53h 20m

$1,821

San FranciscoMthatha

SFO - UTT

SFOUTT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Mthatha Umtata

Mon 5/11

8:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,861

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May 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 $1,032. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,087.

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 $1,312 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 35m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to South Africa

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?
As of April 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,502 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,572 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,619 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,422 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,893 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,280 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,308 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,603 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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