Q: 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 807 and R24 617 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 165 on Delta (Sept 10-Sept 17).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to San Francisco flights typically cost between R18 807 and R24 617 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 165 on Delta (Sept 10-Sept 17).

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R17 165, Delta will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as R17 589. Users have found that Delta is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 40 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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 183). 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.

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 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 41 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 635, or R22 145 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 11

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

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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 657 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R16 088. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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 12 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.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class 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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Johannesburg to San Francisco flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	R17 165
One-way from	R10 419
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 032

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 526	AverageR16 710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 094	AverageR18 593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 309	AverageR16 932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 405	AverageR18 014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 538	AverageR18 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 867	AverageR18 983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 019	AverageR17 989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 718	AverageR19 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 102	AverageR22 236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 605	AverageR20 989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 419

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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