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R11 906+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 28 March 2025.

Return from

R17 521

One-way from

R11 906

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 942
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R45 730 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 761 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Sun 11/517:55JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/518:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 521
Sun 11/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Sun 18/521:20SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/3R17 558
Fri 11/420:40JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 20/413:45SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/3R18 546
Wed 17/1219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 4/117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3R19 387
Wed 17/1222:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/122:23SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3R19 808
Fri 28/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1213:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R20 631
Mon 12/519:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Mon 19/514:00SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 28/3R20 905
Sun 11/519:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/513:10SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3R21 746
Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mKLM
Mon 12/59:25SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Deal found 28/3R22 039
Thu 24/419:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Tue 3/613:20SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3R23 703
Mon 21/418:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAir France
Mon 12/520:25SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mAir France
Deal found 27/3R23 850
Wed 23/41:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 28mKenya Airways
Tue 3/616:15SFO - JNB
2 stops47h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R24 270

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Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:55-10:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 521

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-23:09

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

21:20-8:30

2 stops26h 10m

R17 558

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

20:40-21:17

2 stops33h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

13:45-10:20

2 stops35h 35m

R18 546

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

21:15-18:11

2 stops29h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R20 009

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

14:00-9:20

1 stop34h 20m

R20 905

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

13:10-8:35

1 stop34h 25m

R21 746

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

23:15-0:08

2 stops33h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R21 801

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

23:15-19:57

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

9:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

R22 039

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

13:20-8:35

1 stop34h 15m

R23 703

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R23 850

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 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 25 hours 40 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 SWISS, Delta and Air France.

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 28 March 2025.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

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, SWISS 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 073, while return flights cost around R959.

  • 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 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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