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Cheap flights from South Africa to San Francisco from $538

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to San Francisco departing on 10/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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8:30 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
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7:25 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
$917Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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5:55 pm - 4:40 pmJNB-SFO
31h 45m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
$948Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 amCPT-SFO
23h 32m1 stop
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10:53 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-CPT
33h 17m2 stops
$959United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
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8:00 pm - 11:13 amCPT-SFO
24h 13m1 stop
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5:15 am - 3:20 pmSFO-CPT
25h 05m2 stops
$967United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 5:32 pmCPT-SFO
30h 27m1 stop
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7:29 am - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
25h 21m1 stop
$977Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 4
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 5:32 pmCPT-SFO
30h 27m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
$980Delta
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 8
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
$1,032British Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
$1,035British Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 1:40 pmCPT-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
$1,115Qatar Airways
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1:00 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
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3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
$1,122Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to San Francisco

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to San Francisco flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 26
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Oct 30
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
33h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,115
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Qatar Airways
Sep 12
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
Sep 19
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
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Qatar Airways
Oct 26
CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl
34h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
Oct 30
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
37h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,169
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Emirates flights from South Africa to San Francisco

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Emirates
Nov 12
DUR7:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
Nov 16
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
39h 30m
1 stop
DUR5:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
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Emirates
Nov 12
DUR7:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
Nov 16
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
39h 30m
1 stop
DUR5:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
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Emirates
Nov 28
DUR7:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
39h 30m
1 stop
DUR5:10 pmDurban King Shaka Intl
$1,450
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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 July 31, 2025.
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 9/18

8:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

7:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$917

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/13

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$948

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/1

7:50 pm-10:22 am

1 stop23h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:53 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$959

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/26

8:00 pm-11:13 am

1 stop24h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:15 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$967

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop30h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

7:29 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$977

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

8:05 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop30h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$980

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/28

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

5:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,032

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/28

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,035

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

6:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

4:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,115

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/12

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$1,122

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 $1,067 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 $991 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to San Francisco flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$538

Fastest flight time

23h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $538. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $917.
The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco takes 23h 15m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - San Francisco Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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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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Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $934Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,062Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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