What airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to San Francisco

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

Flight times from South Africa to San Francisco vary, but if you’re flying out of Cape Town and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 25h 10m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to San Francisco is flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco, which will take roughly 29h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?

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 South Africa to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:45 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

11:45 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$931Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

8:05 pm - 5:02 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:25 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

$933Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24

8:50 pm - 8:06 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:25 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$985Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

12:20 am - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

26h 10m1 stop Istanbul

6:35 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,006Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

8:00 pm - 1:12 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

5:00 am - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,017United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24

10:00 pm - 9:22 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 22m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:30 am - 6:30 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$1,022United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Sat, Apr 3

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,029Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

9:20 pm - 7:37 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,054Delta

Wed, Mar 10 - Fri, Apr 9

1:45 pm - 12:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,549Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 26

1:45 pm - 12:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,558Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 26

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8:15 pm - 3:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

2:00 pm - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,002Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

8:15 pm - 9:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

11:44 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,008Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

11:15 pm - 8:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,048Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

11:15 pm - 8:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,049Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

11:15 pm - 8:32 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,050Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

7:50 pm - 1:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 54m1 stop Newark

6:15 am - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,435United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

7:50 pm - 1:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 54m1 stop Newark

6:15 am - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,436United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

7:50 pm - 1:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 54m1 stop Newark

6:15 am - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,437United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

2:25 pm - 6:17 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:20 pm - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,480Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

2:25 pm - 6:17 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 52m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:55 pm - 1:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

$1,480Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 16

CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

Oct 29

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

21h 50m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$931

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 13

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

29h 57m

1 stop

SFO5:02 pmSan Francisco

Oct 24

SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco

32h 40m

2 stops

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$933

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 16

CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl

33h 11m

2 stops

SFO11:56 pmSan Francisco

Oct 29

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

25h 35m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$936

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 8

JNB12:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

Nov 16

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

41h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,006

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

Jan 25

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

30h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,029

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

Jan 25

SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco

30h 20m

1 stop

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$1,040

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Fri 10/16

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

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Thu 10/29

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 50m

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Tue 10/13

8:05 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop29h 57m

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Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop32h 16m

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1 stop35h 10m

$985

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12:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

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Mon 11/16

6:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$1,006

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops26h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,017

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

10:00 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 4/3

6:30 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,022

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Thu 1/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,029

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/10

9:20 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop32h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,054

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/6

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/26

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,549

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/6

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/26

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,558

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,067.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,194 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from South Africa for as low as $966 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	25h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $606. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $931.

The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco takes 25h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Airport?
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 South Africa to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,452 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $945	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,263 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,611 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Condor	PriceFrom $1,720	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 603 reviews	Search Condor flights

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