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Flights to San Francisco in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

Return from

R17 454

One-way from

R11 134

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 748
Air France
  • Air France
  • 9/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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dim. 9/319:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir France
sam. 29/316:25SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 45mAir France
Deal found 16/1R17 454
jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
jeu. 20/219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 00mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R17 473
mar. 11/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 25mDelta
lun. 17/20:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Deal found 17/1R17 491
jeu. 13/219:40JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 20/213:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 529
jeu. 13/223:55JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 24mKLM
jeu. 20/210:55SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Deal found 16/1R17 679
ven. 31/1019:35JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
dim. 30/1115:45SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1R18 902
sam. 8/319:25JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
sam. 29/321:40SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R19 278
lun. 3/315:05JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 08mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/36:30SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1R19 429
lun. 3/319:35JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
lun. 10/315:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/1R20 407
ven. 28/1112:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
mar. 30/1214:45SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R20 877
lun. 21/417:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 12/512:35SFO - JNB
1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R22 043
lun. 10/21:15JNB - SFO
2 stops47h 44mKenya Airways
mar. 18/216:10SFO - JNB
2 stops56h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R22 175

Find flights to San Francisco within your budget

Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 9/3

19:40-14:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

sam. 29/3

16:25-8:10

1 stop30h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

23:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R17 473

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/2

21:55-18:20

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 17/2

0:40-22:00

2 stops35h 20m

R17 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

19:40-18:06

2 stops32h 26m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 529

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/2

23:55-23:19

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/2

10:55-22:00

2 stops25h 05m

R17 679

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 8/3

19:25-15:00

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

sam. 29/3

21:40-7:00

1 stop24h 20m

R19 278

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/3

15:05-12:13

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

lun. 10/3

5:00-18:35

2 stops28h 35m

R19 429

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/3

19:35-12:35

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

lun. 10/3

15:40-9:30

1 stop32h 50m

R20 407

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 21/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 12/5

12:35-10:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 043

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/2

1:15-14:59

2 stops47h 44m

San Francisco

mar. 18/2

16:10-10:55

2 stops56h 45m

R22 175

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco takes 24 hours 10 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco are Delta, Air France and KLM.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 17 janvier 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, Kenya Airways and United Airlines to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7,7

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8,1

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7,9

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8,6

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1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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1 327 reviews
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1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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8,1

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7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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8 513 reviews
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1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

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7,7

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8,1

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7,9

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Boarding

8,2

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1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
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1 327 reviews

Entertainment

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7,7

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8,1

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7,9

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8,6

Boarding

8,2

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1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7,5
Good
826 reviews
8,1
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1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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8,1

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7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,1
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1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

San Francisco climate

San Francisco has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, but, as it’s surrounded by water on three sides, it’s cooler than you’d expect a Californian city to be. Average summer temps are 21 degrees Celsius and the winter temps hover about the 15-degree mark. March-May is spring; June through August summer; September to November autumn (San Francisco gets a wonderful late burst of sun) and December to February is winter when most rain falls.

Getting around San Francisco

San Francisco has its share of hills, but the best way to see it is to walk it.

Driving around San Francisco can be a frustrating business and parking spaces seem to be in extremely high demand too. Public transport is fantastic. San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) extends across most of the tourist areas. BART is the regional metro and Caltrain offers fast commuter rail service.

The historic street cars and cable cars are a tourist must-do. Cable cars go to the most popular tourist destinations. The city bus system (Muni) is comprehensive but avoid rush-hours when the buses are packed.

If you’re bound for Fisherman’s Wharf, the Ferry Building or Union Square, take the “F” Line Trolley. It runs on Market Street and The Embarcadero from the Castro district to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Renting a bike is a wonderful way to see San Francisco. Bike rentals start about $20 per day.

What is good to know if travelling to San Francisco?

  • The Ferry Building downtown (along the Embarcadero at the foot of Market Street) offers better – and cheaper – food and fewer tourists than Fisherman’s Wharf. 
  • Shopping is great in San Francisco. If you’re considering taking cheap flights to San Francisco in the summer time it for late June/early July. This is when the big stores discount their stock. Marshall’s (901 Market Street) is fantastic for heavily discounted designer stock. 
  • Alcatraz was the feared prison that stands, on a rock, in the middle of the Bay. Al Capone and “Birdman” Robert Stroud were residents among many, many hardened crims between 1934 and 1963. Now Alcatraz is a haven of flora and fauna and thousands and thousands of sea birds. The Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour will give you an insight into what life was like for the inmates. The voices you’ll hear are those of former inmates and their jailers. 
  • A must-visit: the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Its collection is made up of more than 26,000 artworks, photographs and design objects.
  • When is the best time to fly to San Francisco?

    Peak Season:  Most travellers jet in on their cheap flights to San Francisco during the summer months. Summer days can be chilly and foggy however. Thank the city’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean for the fog.  Off Season:  December to February is the “rainy season” when you can expect light rain showers, torrential downpours and everything in between.  Shoulder Season:  April, September-November. are shoulder season months.

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

    Travellers will need to book flights to San Francisco (SFO) if they wish to fly to San Francisco. The San Francisco airport is 19,0 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost R1 100, while return flights cost around R986.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around R68, however they can be found for as little as R52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

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