Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 567
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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 December 2025.
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/26:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12R86 183
Wed 31/1213:40JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/29:40SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12R106 518
Wed 31/1222:20JNB - SFO
3 stops46h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/216:03SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R199 041
Best flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
Tue 10/220:15JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/213:35SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R15 759
Sun 1/219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12R15 875
Sun 1/222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Tue 17/218:55SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/12R16 258
Tue 20/120:15JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Mon 9/219:25SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 50mSWISS
Deal found 27/12R16 258
Sun 1/222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/222:50SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 275
Wed 11/219:20JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 15mAir France
Wed 25/216:30SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/12R16 341
Wed 11/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/211:47SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R16 108
Tue 20/119:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 208
Tue 10/222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/223:59SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 275
Wed 11/219:20JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/211:02SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R16 125
Thu 12/219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/210:35SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 574
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Data last updated 29 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 2/117:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/120:37SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R86 150
Fri 2/120:30JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 14mQatar Airways
Tue 13/115:00SFO - JNB
1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R111 327
Fri 2/119:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/116:30SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/12R112 226
Fri 2/119:55JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 13/19:40SFO - JNB
1 stop70h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/12R112 708
Tue 20/119:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 208
Tue 20/120:15JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Mon 9/219:25SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 50mSWISS
Deal found 27/12R16 258
Tue 20/119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/20:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12R16 657
One-way flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
Mon 16/313:45JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R10 567
Wed 25/213:45JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R10 633
Sat 28/212:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R11 133
Thu 21/511:55JNB - SFO
1 stop34h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/12R11 366
Mon 16/39:50JNB - SFO
3 stops47h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R11 765
Wed 25/29:50JNB - SFO
3 stops47h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R11 782
Thu 21/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/12R12 031
Wed 20/518:00JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/12R12 347
Thu 21/513:45JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/12R12 564
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/2
20:15-16:30
1 stop30h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
13:35-7:05
2 stops31h 30m
R15 759
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
19:05-16:45
1 stop31h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
18:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
R15 875
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
21:55-17:48
1 stop29h 53m
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
11:47-9:05
2 stops35h 18m
R16 108
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:20-14:35
2 stops29h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 18/2
11:02-22:05
2 stops25h 03m
R16 125
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 20/1
19:10-16:45
1 stop31h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 9/2
18:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
R16 208
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
22:00-14:40
1 stop26h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
18:55-8:25
2 stops27h 30m
R16 258
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 20/1
20:15-16:30
1 stop30h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 9/2
19:25-17:15
2 stops35h 50m
R16 258
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
22:00-15:27
2 stops27h 27m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
22:50-18:35
2 stops33h 45m
R16 275
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/2
22:00-15:35
2 stops27h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
23:59-18:35
2 stops32h 36m
R16 275
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/2
19:20-14:35
2 stops29h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
16:30-12:10
2 stops33h 40m
R16 341
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R15 160). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 108). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 29 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 19,0 km journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 31h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Johannesburg and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 16966 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at R13 688, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 166 and R15 435, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 477 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 985 and Emirates from R12 510 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R15 160). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 108). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
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