Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from $585

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Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
35h 40m
1 stop
$892Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
$893Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
$921Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 8:35 pm
JNB
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SFO
43h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:20 am
SFO
-
JNB
28h 45m
1 stop
$972Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 3:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
26h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:47 pm - 8:50 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 03m
2 stops
$980Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Apr 12
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 3:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
$983Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 1
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 am - 6:59 pm
CPT
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SFO
44h 39m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
10:55 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
53h 40m
3 stops
$1,093Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 1:35 pm
DUR
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SFO
34h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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DUR
33h 40m
2 stops
$1,164Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 1:35 pm
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SFO
34h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:26 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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DUR
37h 09m
3 stops
$1,259Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 2:00 pm
DUR
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SFO
28h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
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DUR
32h 35m
2 stops
$1,361Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

Delta flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Mar 23
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
Apr 12
SFO4:47 pmSan Francisco
31h 03m
2 stops
JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$980
Delta
Mar 19
JNB9:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
Apr 1
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
26h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$983
Delta
Mar 23
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
2 stops
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 12
SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco
32h 55m
2 stops
JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$986

British Airways flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best British Airways deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
British Airways
Mar 23
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 14
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,055
British Airways
May 8
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
May 11
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,056
British Airways
May 8
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
May 11
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,057

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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 March 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to San Francisco that are best for you.

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

2:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

$892

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$893

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$921

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

10:10 am-8:35 pm

1 stop43h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

$972

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

10:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

4:47 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 03m

$980

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

9:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$983

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-6:59 pm

2 stops44h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 40m

$1,093

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 4/14

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

3:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,164

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 4/14

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:26 pm-10:35 am

3 stops37h 09m

$1,259

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 4/14

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

5:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 35m

$1,361

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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 May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $984.

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 $1,069 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 $994 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

26h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco takes 26h 00m
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
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,239 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $946Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,371 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $964Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,240 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $994Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,772 reviews
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