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Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area from R10 869

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SFO
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 824

Return from

R16 842

One-way from

R10 869
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to San Francisco
One-way flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San Francisco Bay Area in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Mon 4/1115:10SFO - JNB
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 842
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Tue 5/1121:20SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 936
Tue 7/521:55JNB - SFO
1 stop35h 17mDelta
Mon 4/1115:10SFO - JNB
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4R17 049
Wed 8/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 522
Wed 8/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1017:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R17 617
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 673
Thu 9/519:20JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 3/1120:45SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 146
Tue 7/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Sat 2/1121:20SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R18 524
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 4/60:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R18 599

San Francisco Bay Area 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San Francisco Bay Area in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to San Francisco Bay Area in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Mon 4/1115:10SFO - JNB
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 842
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Sat 2/1121:20SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 936
Tue 7/521:55JNB - SFO
1 stop35h 17mDelta
Mon 4/1115:10SFO - JNB
1 stop41h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4R17 049
Wed 8/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1116:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 522
Wed 8/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1017:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R17 617
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/610:35SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 673
Thu 9/519:20JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 3/1120:45SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 146
Tue 7/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Sat 2/1121:20SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R18 524
Wed 15/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 4/60:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R18 599

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San Francisco Bay Area, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to San Francisco Bay Area. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Sat 2/1115:10SFO - JNB
1 stop42h 50mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 842
Sun 5/518:50JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Sat 2/1121:20SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/4R16 936
Mon 6/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1017:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R17 617
Mon 6/521:05JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 2/1117:30SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 979
Mon 6/517:00JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1121:00SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R22 021
Sun 5/519:20JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 31/1017:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R22 607
Mon 6/517:00JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1122:45SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R23 363
Mon 6/517:00JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1121:00SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R25 064
Mon 6/517:00JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1122:45SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R26 085

One-way flights to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore one-way flight options to San Francisco Bay Area for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to San Francisco Bay Area. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to San Francisco Bay Area instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 6/69:55JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 24mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 869
Thu 30/59:55JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 494
Sat 25/517:00JNB - SFO
3 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 967
Thu 6/618:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 118
Thu 30/517:00JNB - SFO
3 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 175
Tue 28/513:35JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R13 231
Mon 3/613:35JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R13 288
Sun 26/59:55JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 553
Mon 27/518:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4R13 572

Average price of flights to San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San Francisco Bay Area is currently R12 918 while a return flight costs R22 901. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area (average of R849). Flying to San Francisco Bay Area in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 179). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R17 333

February

R16 048

March

R17 201

April

R17 749

May

R17 390

June

R17 749

July

R22 285

August

R21 019

September

R16 690

October

R16 464

November

R16 407

December

R17 824

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Francisco Bay Area, you should look to book at least 85 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.
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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 27 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area, such as RwandAir, Delta and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
10 951 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,8
Good
2 056 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,8
Good
1 129 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

  • 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, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco Bay Area. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

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

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around R405, however they can be found for as little as R405.

  • 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 (25 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco Airport?

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

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