How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Airlines like Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 31h 50m. 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 284, 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 827 and R16 038, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air France, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 38 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 38 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R16 359, or R19 033 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R18 286 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R15 820. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

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.

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?

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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.

R11 236+ Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from	R16 845
One-way from	R11 236
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 339

SWISS
27/10-3/11
3 total stops
62h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
20/11
1 total stop
32h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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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 14 September 2025.

Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 845

Wed 22/1020:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mDelta

Wed 29/1015:30SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9R16 932

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 019

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R17 349

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9R18 495

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1117:20SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 686

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sat 3/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R18 842

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Wed 22/1020:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mDelta

Wed 29/1015:30SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9R16 932

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9R18 495

Thu 20/1122:00JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1117:20SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 686

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 019

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sat 3/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R18 842

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Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 019

Sat 4/1019:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1120:40SFO - JNB

1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9R23 635

Wed 22/1020:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mDelta

Wed 29/1015:30SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 10mDelta

Deal found 13/9R16 932

Wed 22/1020:25JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/101:36SFO - JNB

2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R28 394

Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 845

Mon 27/1019:45JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/110:43SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R23 062

Mon 27/1020:20JNB - SFO

2 stops34h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:35SFO - JNB

3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R26 622

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Thu 20/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R11 236

Wed 12/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 288

Sat 15/1120:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 462

Wed 8/1013:55JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R11 757

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 826

Sat 15/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 965

Wed 12/1116:50JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 313

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Wed 22/10

20:40-19:30

1 stop31h 50m

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Wed 29/10

15:30-8:40

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

20:40-20:31

2 stops32h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

16:30-8:40

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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Thu 13/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

R18 495

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-22:33

2 stops34h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

17:20-10:25

2 stops31h 05m

R18 686

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R18 842

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R11 288

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:00-10:55

3 stops50h 55m

R11 826

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R11 826

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

17:00-21:11

3 stops38h 11m

R11 965

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-22:50

2 stops47h 00m

R12 417

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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?

Booking 37 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 R907). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SFO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 931 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Related info for your journey

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 Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 31h 50m. 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 284, 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 827 and R16 038, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 R907). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 284	AverageR16 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 827	AverageR18 101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 038	AverageR16 631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 132	AverageR17 698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 469	AverageR18 824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 587	AverageR18 668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 742	AverageR17 710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 479	AverageR18 960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 801	AverageR21 914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 297	AverageR20 620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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