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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 605

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 July 2026.

Mon 19/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 25/1116:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/7R16 670
Sun 18/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 56m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 27/1116:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7R16 736
Mon 14/922:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 22/921:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 819
Mon 19/1022:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 25/116:16
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R16 886
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 018
Tue 20/1022:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1222:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7R17 035
Tue 20/1017:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/1218:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R17 465
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 515
Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/914:15
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7R17 664
Sun 18/1018:50
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 50m
Air France
Tue 24/1116:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Air France
Deal found 20/7R17 697
Mon 17/818:50
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 50m
Air France
Mon 24/820:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 20/7R17 714

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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 670

One-way from

R10 605

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 166
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/10-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 480 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

21:55-0:15

1 stop35h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

16:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R16 670

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:55-22:51

1 stop33h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

16:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R16 670

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

21:55-17:11

1 stop28h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

8:55-8:20

2 stops37h 25m

R16 736

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

21:55-22:51

1 stop33h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 24/11

16:40-8:20

1 stop29h 40m

R16 736

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

22:00-22:51

2 stops33h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

6:16-18:35

2 stops26h 19m

R16 886

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:15-21:34

2 stops34h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

13:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

R17 664

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

16:45-12:10

2 stops33h 25m

R17 880
Fastest return journey

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 062

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

15:05-9:59

2 stops27h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

23:59-18:30

2 stops33h 31m

R18 311

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R19 686

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R16 604). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 282). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to San Francisco flights typically cost between R18 145 and R23 597 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 670 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 19–Nov 25).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Booking 78 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.

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 24 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
1 545 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
4 455 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 10 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 17,7 km journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 35h 20m. 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 R14 816, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 220 and R15 589, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 22% 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 723 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 934 and Emirates from R12 457 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R16 604). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 282). 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.

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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 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 816AverageR16 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 220AverageR17 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 589AverageR16 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 891AverageR16 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 168AverageR18 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 193AverageR18 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 235AverageR17 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 678AverageR18 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 769AverageR20 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 059AverageR24 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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