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R11 134+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R17 454

One-way from

R11 134

Popular in

August

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 Bay Area
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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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 17 January 2025.

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

Find flights to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Locate flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

19:40-14:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

16:25-8:10

1 stop30h 45m

R17 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

R17 473

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

21:55-18:20

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

0:40-22:00

2 stops35h 20m

R17 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

19:40-18:06

2 stops32h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 529

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

23:55-23:19

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

10:55-22:00

2 stops25h 05m

R17 679

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

19:25-15:00

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

21:40-7:00

1 stop24h 20m

R19 278

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

15:05-12:13

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

5:00-18:35

2 stops28h 35m

R19 429

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

19:35-12:35

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

15:40-9:30

1 stop32h 50m

R20 407

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

12:35-10:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 043

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

1:15-14:59

2 stops47h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

16:10-10:55

2 stops56h 45m

R22 175

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 29 hours 2 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 cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area, such as Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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.

8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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.

8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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.

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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
826 reviews
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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
Very Good
1 327 reviews

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

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.

  • 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, Delta 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 27 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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