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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $609

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6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,066Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$1,105Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 3:35 pmSFO-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 12:40 pmJNB-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
$1,113Qatar Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
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3:55 pm - 10:00 amSFO-JNB
33h 05m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
$1,124Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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8:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$1,133British Airways
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
33h 35m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,151American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
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8:40 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 8:34 pmJNB-SFO
32h 34m2 stops
$1,156American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$1,172British Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
31h 52m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-SFO
30h 25m2 stops
$1,211United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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10:35 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 12:15 pmJNB-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
$1,217United Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 11
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 18
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,066
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,105
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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 45m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,112
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 20
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,074
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Qatar Airways
Oct 20
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
39h 15m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 6
JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,076
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Qatar Airways
Oct 20
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 6
JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,095
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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 October 14, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,066

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,105

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

3:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

8:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,113

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

3:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,124

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,133

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

12:00 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,151

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/16

10:00 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,156

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,172

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

12:43 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,211

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

10:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,217

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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 $1,197. 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 $1,366 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 $1,246 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South Africa flight.

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,010 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,023 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,649 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,457 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,044 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
6.8
282 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,977 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,402 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,772 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,228Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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