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Cheap flights from San Francisco to South Africa from $585

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4:20 pm - 9:25 amSFO-JNB
32h 05m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 5:15 pmJNB-SFO
30h 50m1 stop
$954British Airways
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dom., may. 11 - jue., may. 22
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7:30 pm - 9:25 amSFO-JNB
28h 55m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 1:50 pmJNB-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$976British Airways
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mar., may. 20 - mar., may. 27
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6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,033Turkish Airlines
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jue., ago. 21 - jue., sep. 4
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6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 4:40 pmCPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
$1,034Turkish Airlines
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mié., sep. 24 - mié., oct. 8
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3:55 pm - 10:50 amSFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 7:20 pmCPT-SFO
39h 20m2 stops
$1,126Qatar Airways
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mié., oct. 1 - lun., oct. 20
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3:55 pm - 8:10 amSFO-JNB
55h 15m3 stops
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1:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,173Qatar Airways
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lun., oct. 6 - lun., oct. 20
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12:43 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
32h 02m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 12:40 pmJNB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
$1,244United Airlines
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dom., oct. 5 - lun., oct. 20
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9:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
25h 40m1 stop
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7:45 pm - 10:30 pmJNB-SFO
35h 45m2 stops
$1,340Delta
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dom., oct. 12 - dom., oct. 26
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
26h 15m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 5:46 pmJNB-SFO
31h 46m2 stops
$1,348United Airlines
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jue., oct. 9 - dom., oct. 12
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 8:30 amSFO-JNB
34h 30m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 12:50 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,371Delta
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jue., jun. 19 - dom., jul. 13

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Oct 6
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
51h 10m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 19
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
50h 39m
2 stops
SFO6:54 pmSan Francisco
Kenya Airways
Oct 21
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
55h 45m
3 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 4
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
32h 20m
3 stops
SFO12:45 pmSan Francisco
Kenya Airways
May 3
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
32h 20m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
50h 45m
2 stops
SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to South Africa flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 5
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
32h 02m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Oct 9
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
26h 15m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 12
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 46m
2 stops
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 2
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
32h 02m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 17
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 26m
2 stops
SFO5:26 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,145. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,271.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,398. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Thursday is $1,673.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,430. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around $1,720.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from San Francisco when booking 18 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,411 when searching 18 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from San Francisco for as low as $1,300 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$585

Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $585. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $954.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to South Africa takes 22h 10m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South Africa are updated daily.

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

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

    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 San Francisco Airport to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to South Africa

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Rating
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
6.8
262 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,776 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $989Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,815 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,560 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.5
850 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,209Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,030 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,231Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,685 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,241Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,582 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,269Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,333 reviews
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