Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Africa from $318

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — JNB
May 14 — May 211

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

To save up to 38% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Africa from $1,492 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,594 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Africa?

Flights from San Francisco to Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Africa in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,057.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Africa (SFO - AF)?

When flying from San Francisco to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap RwandAir flights from San Francisco to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by RwandAir for the route between San Francisco and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Wed 5/224:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Wed 6/54:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/8$1,334
Thu 5/164:10 pmSFO - NBO
3 stops51h 00mRwandAir
Mon 5/205:40 amNBO - SFO
2 stops42h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 5/8$1,736

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between San Francisco and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Mon 10/2110:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 11/55:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$931
Sun 5/199:25 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop27h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 6/1911:35 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,953

Cheap San Francisco to Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Tue 5/216:35 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/2010:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$835
Tue 5/211:15 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/1912:20 amALG - SFO
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$871
Sun 5/267:40 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/15:55 pmRAK - SFO
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$888
Tue 5/146:05 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Mon 6/105:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 20mIberia
Deal found 5/7$902
Wed 5/222:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/117:20 pmALG - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$906
Tue 5/142:25 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1012:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$907
Thu 5/166:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 5/2010:50 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/8$912
Tue 5/146:05 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Sat 6/812:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops32h 30mIberia
Deal found 5/7$914
Thu 5/166:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 5/2010:50 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops27h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/8$921

San Francisco to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Mon 11/44:40 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/124:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop31h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/8$606
Mon 11/254:40 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop14h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/104:45 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop31h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/8$608
Tue 10/153:50 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/111:30 amCMN - SFO
1 stop36h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/8$612
Tue 10/223:50 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop16h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/294:45 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop31h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7$614
Wed 10/234:20 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/274:55 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7$614
Tue 10/153:50 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop16h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/294:45 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop31h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/8$615
Tue 10/153:50 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop16h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/112:50 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop35h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/8$620
Tue 10/223:50 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/2712:20 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop35h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7$620
Tue 10/223:50 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/294:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop31h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7$621

San Francisco to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Tue 5/146:05 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Mon 6/105:50 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop30h 20mIberia
Deal found 5/7$902
Tue 5/142:25 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1012:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$907
Thu 5/166:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 5/2010:50 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/8$912
Tue 5/146:05 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Sat 6/812:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops32h 30mIberia
Deal found 5/7$914
Thu 5/166:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 5/2010:50 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops27h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/8$921
Tue 5/143:00 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Tue 6/116:20 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop26h 25mAir France
Deal found 5/7$933
Tue 5/146:05 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 6/1212:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$935
Tue 5/1410:50 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops17h 35mLufthansa
Thu 6/131:15 amCMN - SFO
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$940
Tue 5/143:00 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Fri 6/147:30 amCMN - SFO
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/7$943

One-way flights to Africa from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Wed 10/94:20 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$318
Sat 10/52:41 pmSFO - RAK
2 stops58h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$333
Tue 7/92:41 pmSFO - RAK
2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$373
Sat 10/58:10 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop19h 55mVueling
Deal found 5/8$374
Sun 5/267:40 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop19h 15mVueling
Deal found 5/7$376
Tue 5/143:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/8$397
Sun 8/188:10 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$427
Thu 10/2412:50 pmSFO - CAI
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$430
Sun 5/267:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop17h 30mVueling
Deal found 5/8$434

Find flights from San Francisco to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Africa 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, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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$606 - $818

Route

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Price

San FranciscoCasablanca Mohamed V

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop14h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 11/12

1 stop31h 05m

$606

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

1 stop35h 50m

Cairo

Fri 1/31

1 stop37h 15m

$686

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

1 stop19h 30m

Cairo

Thu 1/30

1 stop25h 40m

$702

San FranciscoMarrakech Menara

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop19h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 10/28

1 stop30h 00m

$727

San FranciscoAlgiers Houari Boumediene

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 7/15

1 stop23h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 9/4

1 stop16h 50m

$743

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 10/16

1 stop22h 15m

Cairo

Thu 10/31

1 stop24h 15m

$762

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

2 stops22h 00m

Cairo

Mon 11/18

1 stop31h 25m

$787

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Sat 9/28

1 stop21h 45m

$817

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

2 stops28h 35m

Cairo

Thu 1/30

2 stops25h 14m

$818

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,590 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,093 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Africa for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just $606, but on average you can expect to pay $673.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Africa for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vueling, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $374. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Africa?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Africa?

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    SFO and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to JNB refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Africa flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$523Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest$537Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest$537Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest$543Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$547Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$548Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$623Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest$720Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest$727Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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