
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Africa
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to South Africa flights
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Are flights from San Francisco to South Africa cheaper or more expensive than last year?
Fares from San Francisco to South Africa are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,453 round-trip.
What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to South Africa right now?
Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week:
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,137
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,187
• Hoedspruit (HDS) from $1,930
• Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) from $2,317
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?
February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,095. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $2,045.
When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to South Africa?
Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 46% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).
Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?
Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,419
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,708
• Bloemfontein Intl (BFN) from $1,796
What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Africa?
Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Africa, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 19% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly with from San Francisco to South Africa?
Looking at KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airlines to fly with from San Francisco to South Africa are:
• Delta from $575
• Turkish Airlines from $691
• KLM from $775
• Virgin Atlantic from $849
• British Airways from $854
What's the most popular airline to fly with from San Francisco to South Africa?
Drawing on KAYAK data from the past three months, the most popular airlines to fly with from San Francisco to South Africa are:
• Iberia
• Emirates
• SWISS
• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
What are the most popular flight destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town and Johannesburg are the most popular flight destinations in South Africa, based on KAYAK data. Cape Town is the clear favorite, making up 55% of that interest.
How many one-stop flights are there from San Francisco to South Africa across the week?
There are typically 20 one-stop flights a day from San Francisco to South Africa (140 a week), with the most operating on Thursday.
Key details for San Francisco to South Africa flights
Low season | October |
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High season | May |
Cheapest flight | $731 |
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Your guide to booking San Francisco to South Africa flights
Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to South Africa
We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.
We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.
Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.
Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat
Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.
Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.
Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble
More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights
Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.
On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.
The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.
WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience
The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.
Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.
Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.
My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.
Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️
Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.
The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.
Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!
Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.
Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.
Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.
As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.
The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!
This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.
Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.
Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.
Awful seats, poor air circulation. Smelled like poop for 3-5 mins after someone used the bathroom. Child screaming for 13 hours
We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good
Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers
Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.
Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!
overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.
Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.
Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable
The business class had to wait to board last. Unacceptable
The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight
We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?
This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.
Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.
I washed attendant for assistance and she never got back to me. I asked her a second time and she said she would check. She never did. The flight was over an hour late taking off No food service was offered despite over 4 hours on the flight
Boarding from the SFO lounge is a big improvement. Although the first class dining room inside the lounge is becoming very crowded.
Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.
Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.
Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy
Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices
Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre
Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N
Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?
Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.