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R11 506+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
May 25 — Jun 11
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 25 April 2026.

Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/56:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 220
Thu 22/1021:15
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops35h 44m
British Airways
Mon 26/1012:10
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/4R18 336
Wed 11/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 21m
British Airways
Sun 15/1118:20
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4R18 419
Sun 30/812:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R19 082
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 13/55:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R19 547
Mon 1/620:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Mon 15/613:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 45m
Delta
Deal found 21/4R20 160
Sun 30/820:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/1211:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4R20 425
Wed 25/1119:35
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops30h 09m
British Airways
Sun 29/1113:11
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops35h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4R27 024

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 25 April 2026.

Return from

R18 220

One-way from

R11 506

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 851
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 53m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R701 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R364 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:15-23:59

2 stops35h 44m

Oakland

Mon 26/10

12:10-7:35

2 stops34h 25m

R18 336

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:55-8:25

1 stop29h 30m

R20 160

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:00-9:30

1 stop44h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

13:40-8:35

1 stop33h 55m

R20 243

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-22:23

2 stops34h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

16:48-8:45

2 stops30h 57m

R20 260
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 448

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:15-20:51

2 stops30h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

10:29-21:20

2 stops25h 51m

R22 514

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-22:23

2 stops32h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R23 310

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

9:50-0:36

2 stops47h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

23:44-8:20

2 stops47h 36m

R24 305

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

17:05-16:15

1 stop38h 10m

R24 471

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

16:05-5:30

1 stop28h 25m

R24 719

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Francisco Bay Area, you should look to book at least 82 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.

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 30 hours 47 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 R15 337
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 797
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 823
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 687

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are Turkish Airlines, SWISS and American Airlines.

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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 329 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 648 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 911 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Turkish 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 R5 166, however they can be found for as little as R5 166.

  • 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 50 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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