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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from $635

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 9:40 pm
CPT
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SFO
34h 10m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:05 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
27h 10m1 stop
$918Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 4:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
$923Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 11
SWISS Logo
9:25 am - 4:30 pm
CPT
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SFO
41h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:25 pm - 7:30 am
SFO
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CPT
26h 05m1 stop
$967SWISS
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
CPT
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SFO
27h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
-
CPT
30h 10m2 stops
$977Delta
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 8:35 am
SFO
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JNB
27h 40m2 stops
$977Delta
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:55 am
CPT
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SFO
24h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 4:10 pm
SFO
-
CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$979United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:04 pm
CPT
-
SFO
32h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
31h 30m1 stop
$986United Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 4
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:00 pm
DUR
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SFO
37h 45m2 stops
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
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DUR
55h 10m2 stops
$1,260British Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:00 pm
DUR
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SFO
37h 45m2 stops
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
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DUR
31h 10m2 stops
$1,262British Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
SWISS Logo
4:45 pm - 4:10 pm
DUR
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SFO
32h 25m3 stops
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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DUR
33h 25m2 stops
$1,414SWISS
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 13

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
DUR12:25 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
39h 22m
3 stops
SFO5:47 pmSan Francisco
Apr 4
SFO6:23 pmSan Francisco
55h 12m
3 stops
DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl
$1,647
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Qatar Airways
Jan 2
JNB8:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 48m
2 stops
SFO8:18 pmSan Francisco
Jan 4
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$2,620
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Qatar Airways
Jan 2
JNB8:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 14m
2 stops
SFO7:44 pmSan Francisco
Jan 13
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
JNB3:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$6,690
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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 20
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Feb 11
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$923
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 11
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
Feb 25
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$942
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 6
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
Mar 10
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$999
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to San Francisco 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 December 30, 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop34h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$918

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$923

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

9:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop41h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

8:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop26h 05m

$967

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$977

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 40m

$977

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$979

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops32h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$986

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/12

11:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

5:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops55h 10m

$1,260

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/12

11:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

5:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,262

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/15

4:45 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

7:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,414

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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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $991.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,049 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 $984 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

25h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco takes 25h 35m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to San Francisco.
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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $922Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,123 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,131 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $931Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,015 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $973Free CancellationRating
7.5
677 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $994Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,625 reviews
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