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R10 532+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
helmi 26 — maalis 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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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 27 tammikuu 2026.

ke 11/319:35
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
ke 18/318:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 068
ke 11/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
British Airways
ke 18/318:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R15 228
to 26/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 56m
British Airways
to 5/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1R15 293
la 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
pe 6/26:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/1R15 741
la 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
pe 6/223:05
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Delta
Deal found 26/1R15 773
ke 11/319:45
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
ke 18/310:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 806
pe 17/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
la 25/420:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R15 822
pe 17/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Air France
la 25/423:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Air France
Deal found 27/1R15 854
pe 13/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
pe 20/314:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Deal found 27/1R15 918
la 31/119:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
ma 9/26:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 24/1R15 950
pe 13/222:00
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops34h 49m
British Airways
ti 17/29:54
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops35h 41m
British Airways
Deal found 24/1R23 035
pe 13/319:35
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops30h 02m
Multiple Airlines
pe 20/311:47
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops34h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R23 788

Find flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, 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 27 tammikuu 2026.

Return from

R15 068

One-way from

R10 532

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 681
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R155 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 11/3

19:35-16:00

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

ke 18/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R15 068

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 26/2

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

to 5/3

16:59-10:25

2 stops31h 26m

R15 677

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 26/2

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

to 5/3

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R15 741

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 11/3

22:00-21:13

2 stops32h 13m

San Francisco

ke 18/3

16:03-8:35

2 stops31h 32m

R15 741

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 11/3

19:45-22:47

2 stops36h 02m

San Francisco

ke 18/3

8:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R15 806

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 17/4

18:00-14:40

2 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

la 25/4

23:15-11:05

2 stops26h 50m

R15 854

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 13/3

22:00-15:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

pe 20/3

14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R15 918

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 12/7

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

ti 28/7

7:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R16 591

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

ti 12/5

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 847

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 13/2

22:00-22:49

2 stops34h 49m

Oakland

ti 17/2

9:54-7:35

2 stops35h 41m

R23 035

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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 31 hours 57 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.

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.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 848
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 609
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 134
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 863

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines, Turkish Airlines 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 27 tammikuu 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 207 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 209 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 702 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, United Airlines 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 R3 390, however they can be found for as little as R1 042.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 40 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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