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R9 993 Find Cheap Flights to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals to San Francisco

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to San Francisco

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco.
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20:50 - 12:13CPT-SFO
25h 23m1 stop
16:59 - 16:10SFO-CPT
38h 11m1 stop
R17 097United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 19
8:05 - 11:50CPT-SFO
37h 45m1 stop
14:45 - 6:10SFO-CPT
30h 25m1 stop
R17 358Delta
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Wed, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 15
8:05 - 15:47CPT-SFO
41h 42m2 stops
23:55 - 19:00SFO-CPT
34h 05m1 stop
R17 433Delta
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Wed, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 16
8:05 - 15:47CPT-SFO
41h 42m2 stops
16:25 - 6:50SFO-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
R17 451Delta
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 19
17:55 - 10:30JNB-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
12:35 - 10:35SFO-JNB
37h 00m1 stop
R18 234Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 8 - Sun, Sep 7
12:35 - 12:35CPT-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
15:45 - 10:30SFO-CPT
33h 45m1 stop
R20 080Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 20
21:15 - 13:50JNB-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
19:40 - 7:00SFO-JNB
50h 20m2 stops
R20 751British Airways
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Mon, Jun 9 - Mon, Jul 7
21:15 - 13:50JNB-SFO
25h 35m1 stop
16:35 - 7:00SFO-JNB
29h 25m1 stop
R20 882British Airways
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Mon, Jun 9 - Mon, Jul 7
17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
19:50 - 12:00SFO-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
R21 068Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 18
18:55 - 14:20JNB-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
21:20 - 10:15SFO-JNB
27h 55m1 stop
R87 275Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 13

Flights to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R19 804. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R21 655 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost R17 582 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R24 238 and R23 529 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R17 582.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Francisco depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R17 830 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R24 417.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

June

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Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to San Francisco based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    Central San Francisco is 19 km away from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    All flights to San Francisco land at San Francisco Airport. The airport code is SFO,and it can also be referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to San Francisco

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +73 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +74 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +73 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +78 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +79 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +75 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +76 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +76 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +78 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to South Africa

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +73 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +74 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +73 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +78 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +79 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +75 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +76 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +76 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +78 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to San Francisco. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3754 reviews
8,0Crew
7,6Boarding
7,5Comfort
7,5Entertainment
7,4Food
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I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

10,0 ExcellentKorvi, Jan 2025DOH - IAD
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I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

We had to wait almost an hour for the wheelchair porter to be ready to pick up my mother. And when she arrived in Newark airport the porter was not there and she started walking with her cane and her poor mobility. When the Newark porter found her they didn't want to transfer her bags to the wheelchair for her.

My experience was medium staff where great I dislike flying in triple 7 seats very uncomfortable and no room on jet all the rest of the flights where great

Great onboard crew. Boarding was a zoo, I got in line before pre boarding in Group 2, still had my bag force checked. WiFi was glitchy all flight. Seat and bathroom are both tiny unless you pay $$$ for first class.

Staff was generally seeming stressed out and was a bit rude and slow. Plane left late. Pilot was very well-spoken.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

The seat seemed roomy, the service was good, everything was fine.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Good service, the airline also provided a traveling kit bag (tooth brush, socks, slippers, visor for sleeping).

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/3Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 23mCPT-SFO
19/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
38h 11mSFO-CPT
R17 097
5/3Wed
1 stopDelta
37h 45mCPT-SFO
15/3Sat
1 stopDelta
30h 25mSFO-CPT
R17 358
5/3Wed
2 stopsDelta
41h 42mCPT-SFO
16/3Sun
1 stopDelta
34h 05mSFO-CPT
R17 433
5/3Wed
2 stopsDelta
41h 42mCPT-SFO
19/3Wed
1 stopDelta
29h 25mSFO-CPT
R17 451
8/6Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
25h 35mJNB-SFO
7/9Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
37h 00mSFO-JNB
R18 234
6/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 00mCPT-SFO
20/3Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 45mSFO-CPT
R20 080
9/6Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 35mJNB-SFO
7/7Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
50h 20mSFO-JNB
R20 751
9/6Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 35mJNB-SFO
7/7Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 25mSFO-JNB
R20 882
5/3Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 30mCPT-SFO
18/3Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 10mSFO-CPT
R21 068
6/5Tue
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
28h 25mJNB-SFO
13/5Tue
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
27h 55mSFO-JNB
R87 275

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Mon
2 stopsEtihad Airways
47h 19mJNB-SFO
R9 993
10/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 35mJNB-SFO
R11 000
15/4Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 10mCPT-SFO
R12 007
17/3Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 30mCPT-SFO
R12 827
15/4Tue
1 stopEmirates
28h 20mDUR-SFO
R16 929
28/6Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
30h 12mJNB-SFO
R18 533
13/4Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
36h 57mCPT-SFO
R21 963
27/6Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
33h 31mCPT-SFO
R22 056
20/4Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
29h 00mJNB-SFO
R73 198
5/7Sat
1 stopEmirates
28h 20mDUR-SFO
R95 274

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Last minute flights to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
37h 45mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopDelta
29h 05mSFO-CPT
R17 339
22/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
34h 02mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopDelta
36h 03mSFO-CPT
R17 433
22/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
43h 28mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopDelta
29h 57mSFO-CPT
R17 451
22/1Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
32h 22mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
52h 05mSFO-CPT
R24 201
22/1Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
32h 22mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
52h 05mSFO-CPT
R25 245
22/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 20mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 30mSFO-CPT
R42 938
22/1Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 00mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 40mSFO-CPT
R43 050
22/1Wed
multi-stop
26h 30mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stop
25h 05mSFO-CPT
R63 746
22/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
31h 15mCPT-SFO
26/2Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 20mSFO-CPT
R64 864
26/1Sun
multi-stop
45h 37mJNB-SFO
7/2Fri
multi-stop
30h 00mSFO-JNB
R177 366

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