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R11 371+ 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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
Aug 25 — Sep 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 26 July 2026.

Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/911:33
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/7R16 805
Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 20/96:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7R16 821
Mon 19/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/1116:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/7R16 990
Mon 14/922:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 22/921:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R17 074
Mon 27/722:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 3/823:59
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7R17 276
Mon 19/1022:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 24/1119:58
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7R17 292
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/915:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R17 780
Mon 19/1018:50
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1113:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7R17 982
Sun 20/1213:25
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops44h 34m
Emirates
Sat 2/16:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops37h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 26/7R47 117

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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 26 July 2026.

Return from

R16 519

One-way from

R11 371

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 472
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 26m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R377 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-15:45

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

11:33-19:40

1 stop23h 07m

R16 805

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

21:55-0:15

1 stop35h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

16:15-8:20

2 stops30h 05m

R16 990

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

22:00-12:44

1 stop23h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

5:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

R17 074

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

22:00-19:34

2 stops30h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

19:58-18:35

2 stops36h 37m

R17 292

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

19:35-17:24

2 stops31h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 25/1

21:23-10:25

2 stops27h 02m

R17 562

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R18 319

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

13:25-23:59

2 stops44h 34m

Oakland

Sat 2/1

6:00-5:35

2 stops37h 35m

R47 117
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R13 928

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R13 928

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R14 029

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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 32 hours 49 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, Qatar Airways and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 883
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 450
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 132
KLM
KLM
From R16 209

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, Virgin Atlantic 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).

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 78 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.

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 26 July 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
1 550 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 451 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 132 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 R7 264, however they can be found for as little as R3 020.

  • 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 (23 hours 14 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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