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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from $652

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11:10 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:41 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CPT
36h 24m2 stops
$968Delta
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
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10:00 pm - 2:40 pmJNB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 8:25 amSFO-JNB
29h 55m1 stop
$971Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:55 amCPT-SFO
24h 05m1 stop
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8:25 am - 4:10 pmSFO-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
$974United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 7:56 pmCPT-SFO
32h 26m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-CPT
35h 15m1 stop
$977Delta
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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 12:26 amJNB-SFO
34h 11m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
36h 10m1 stop
$986Delta
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Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 28
KLM Logo
7:20 pm - 4:12 pmJNB-SFO
30h 52m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 10:05 pmSFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
$993KLM
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
$1,114Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmCPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
$1,143Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
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7:00 pm - 12:40 pmJNB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
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12:45 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
32h 00m2 stops
$1,213United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 27
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10:55 am - 3:00 pmDUR-SFO
38h 05m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-DUR
51h 40m2 stops
$5,545British Airways
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Sat, Dec 27 - Sat, Jan 3

Virgin Atlantic flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 14
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
36h 43m
1 stop
SFO12:13 amSan Francisco
Nov 27
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
26h 00m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$916
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Virgin Atlantic
Dec 16
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
29h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$971
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KLM flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
KLM
Dec 16
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 52m
2 stops
SFO4:12 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$993
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KLM
Nov 28
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,973
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KLM
Nov 28
JNB11:59 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
2 stops
SFO6:09 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,983
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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 November 13, 2025.
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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

11:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

1:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$968

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/16

10:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

4:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$971

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

8:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop24h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$974

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop32h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$977

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

11:15 pm-12:26 am

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$986

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/16

7:20 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops30h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$993

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,114

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/19

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,143

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

12:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,213

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 12/27

10:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

8:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops51h 40m

$5,545

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

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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 $985.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to San Francisco is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,037. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,299.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest South Africa to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $1,033. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,177.

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 $1,045 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 $987 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to San Francisco flight deals and tips

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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.

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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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Airline
Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,017 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,043 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $928Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $973Free CancellationRating
7.5
673 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $994Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,517 reviews
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