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R11 842+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 25 March 2025.

Return from

R17 263

One-way from

R11 842

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 845
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 08m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R45 237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 698 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 3/617:50JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/618:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 263
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 063
Tue 3/620:40JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/621:00SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R18 427
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Wed 14/50:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 23/3R19 264
Tue 16/1222:05JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 44mBritish Airways
Tue 6/120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 319
Fri 28/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 10mAir France
Tue 30/1215:25SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Deal found 24/3R20 283
Tue 25/31:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 6/416:05SFO - JNB
2 stops47h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R20 301
Wed 26/319:35JNB - SFO
2 stops38h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/410:40SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 356
Fri 28/38:50JNB - SFO
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 30/315:55SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R21 592
Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mKLM
Mon 12/57:10SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/3R23 484
Thu 8/511:20JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/50:20SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R27 650
Fri 28/38:20JNB - SFO
3 stops40h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/321:01SFO - JNB
3 stops45h 54mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R30 742

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 263

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R18 063

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

20:40-23:29

2 stops35h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

21:00-10:20

2 stops28h 20m

R18 427

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

0:40-21:20

2 stops35h 40m

R19 264

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

23:15-19:57

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

7:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

R23 484

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 666

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

1:15-18:43

2 stops50h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

22:45-15:50

2 stops32h 05m

R23 775

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

21:20-11:23

1 stop23h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

R24 958

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

0:20-7:40

1 stop46h 20m

R27 650

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 11/4

15:55-16:10

1 stop39h 15m

R29 560

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco Bay Area

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 28 hours 59 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area 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 most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R913

British Airways

British Airways

From R942

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R911

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R924

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

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 Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

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

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

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 0 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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