What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to San Francisco Bay Area is February . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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.

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 (26 hours 45 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).

R11 410+ Flights to San Francisco Bay Area

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025

Return from	R17 507
One-way from	R11 410
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 967

Delta
11/9-18/9
4 total stops
66h 26m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
28/11
1 total stop
32h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area

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Thu 11/920:30JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 58mDelta

Thu 18/915:37SFO - JNB

2 stops33h 28mDelta

Deal found 28/7R17 507

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/7R17 578

Wed 17/1219:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Sun 28/1220:40SFO - JNB

1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/7R18 131

Wed 20/821:20JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/88:35SFO - JNB

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/7R19 343

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - OAK

2 stops31h 23mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1114:49OAK - JNB

2 stops57h 36mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/7R19 450

Thu 18/920:25JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/90:20SFO - JNB

1 stop46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R21 625

Wed 20/811:20JNB - SFO

1 stop44h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 26/81:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/7R26 207

Thu 11/914:40JNB - SFO

3 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 18/911:32SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 03mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R28 721

Sun 21/1213:45JNB - OAK

2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways

Sat 3/16:15OAK - JNB

2 stops47h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/7R35 852

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Thu 11/920:30JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 58mDelta

Thu 18/915:37SFO - JNB

2 stops33h 28mDelta

Deal found 28/7R17 507

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/7R17 578

Wed 17/1219:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Sun 28/1220:40SFO - JNB

1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/7R18 131

Wed 20/821:20JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/88:35SFO - JNB

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/7R19 343

Thu 18/920:25JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/90:20SFO - JNB

1 stop46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/7R21 625

Wed 20/811:20JNB - SFO

1 stop44h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 26/81:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/7R26 207

Thu 11/914:40JNB - SFO

3 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 18/911:32SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 03mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R28 721

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - OAK

2 stops31h 23mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1114:49OAK - JNB

2 stops57h 36mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/7R19 450

Sun 21/1213:45JNB - OAK

2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways

Sat 3/16:15OAK - JNB

2 stops47h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/7R35 852

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Wed 30/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways

Mon 11/821:00SFO - JNB

2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 27/7R74 129

Wed 30/71:25JNB - SFO

2 stops51h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/818:45SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/7R114 848

Thu 31/719:35JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 10mAir Canada

Mon 11/811:05SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 28/7R66 481

Thu 31/721:15JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 11/89:28SFO - JNB

2 stops38h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/7R83 899

Tue 12/816:50JNB - SFO

2 stops53h 45mRwandAir

Fri 15/815:55SFO - JNB

2 stops37h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 29/7R33 713

Tue 12/819:10JNB - SFO

2 stops52h 09mEmirates

Fri 15/817:05SFO - JNB

1 stop38h 10mEmirates

Deal found 29/7R44 249

Tue 12/819:35JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 35mSWISS

Fri 15/819:30SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 29/7R49 491

Wed 20/820:30JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 45mDelta

Wed 27/87:29SFO - JNB

1 stop27h 11mDelta

Deal found 28/7R19 272

Wed 20/821:20JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/88:35SFO - JNB

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/7R19 343

Wed 20/811:20JNB - SFO

1 stop44h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 26/81:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/7R26 207

Wed 20/814:30JNB - SFO

3 stops33h 53mEthiopian Air

Wed 27/822:44SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 21mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/7R37 617

Wed 20/813:45JNB - SFO

3 stops37h 28mSingapore Airlines

Wed 27/814:22SFO - JNB

2 stops43h 13mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/7R40 131

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Fri 28/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/7R11 410

Wed 14/119:05JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/7R12 872

Thu 27/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/7R13 852

Tue 13/121:55JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 40mDelta

Deal found 28/7R15 154

Mon 12/119:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 40mAir France

Deal found 28/7R15 350

Sun 11/119:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 48mKLM

Deal found 28/7R15 368

Sun 11/111:05JNB - SFO

1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/7R16 063

Mon 11/821:15JNB - SFO

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/7R17 008

Thu 27/1113:45JNB - OAK

2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/7R17 079

Wed 14/113:45JNB - OAK

2 stops37h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/7R19 040

Tue 13/13:10JNB - SFO

2 stops43h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 27/7R19 165

Sun 3/81:25JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 27/7R19 219

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

20:30-20:28

2 stops32h 58m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

15:37-10:05

2 stops33h 28m

R17 507

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 578

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-15:00

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

20:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

R18 131

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

21:20-13:54

1 stop25h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

8:35-17:45

2 stops24h 10m

R19 343

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:00-19:23

2 stops31h 23m

Oakland

Mon 17/11

14:49-10:25

2 stops57h 36m

R19 450

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

20:25-13:35

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

0:20-7:40

1 stop46h 20m

R21 625

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

11:20-22:55

1 stop44h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

1:05-7:40

1 stop45h 35m

R26 207

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

14:40-13:35

3 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

11:32-9:35

2 stops37h 03m

R28 721

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

13:45-23:59

2 stops44h 14m

Oakland

Sat 3/1

6:15-15:35

2 stops47h 20m

R35 852

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

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How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 29 hours 4 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?

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 Turkish Airlines.

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, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 335 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 979 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 383 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

948 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 295 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.
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 (26 hours 45 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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Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

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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?

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

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

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Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

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