How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Airlines like SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. Johannesburg and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 16966 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at R14 546, United Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 798 and R14 925, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% 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 089 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 495 and Emirates from R11 998 one-way.

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 Virgin Atlantic, British Airways or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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.

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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 R15 035 and R19 057 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 764 on Turkish Airlines (Apr 2-Apr 14).

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SFO

1 stop26h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 14/418:45

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1 stop30h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 30/1R14 764

Sat 14/222:00

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2 stops29h 56m

Virgin Atlantic

Fri 20/26:05

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1 stop26h 55m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/1R14 811

Fri 13/220:15

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SFO

1 stop30h 15m

SWISS

Fri 20/219:25

SFO

JNB

1 stop29h 05m

SWISS

Deal found 30/1R15 019

Sat 14/219:10

JNB

SFO

1 stop25h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Fri 20/218:50

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JNB

1 stop30h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 29/1R15 067

Mon 30/319:25

JNB

SFO

2 stops30h 41m

American Airlines

Tue 14/413:40

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JNB

2 stops32h 20m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/1R15 083

Wed 1/421:15

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SFO

2 stops34h 59m

American Airlines

Tue 14/413:28

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JNB

2 stops32h 32m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/1R15 099

Fri 13/222:00

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SFO

2 stops35h 24m

United Airlines

Fri 20/28:30

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JNB

1 stop24h 05m

United Airlines

Deal found 30/1R15 194

Mon 30/319:25

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SFO

2 stops29h 25m

American Airlines

Mon 13/414:10

SFO

JNB

2 stops31h 50m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/1R15 562

Tue 31/319:25

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SFO

2 stops33h 46m

American Airlines

Tue 14/414:59

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JNB

2 stops31h 01m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/1R15 625

Wed 1/421:15

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SFO

2 stops34h 59m

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Fri 17/410:50

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JNB

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2 stops30h 08m

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Deal found 30/1R15 849

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Round-trip from	R14 764
One-way from	R9 449
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 605

Turkish Airlines
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2 total stops
56h 45m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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6/2
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32h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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R15 657

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JNBSFO

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22:00-14:40

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San Francisco

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14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R15 929

JohannesburgSan Francisco

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JNBSFO

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22:00-22:15

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2 stops37h 10m

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

Booking 85 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 R14 540). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 450). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

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Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

KLM

7,7

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1 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

678 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 219 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 210 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 706 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 20m. Johannesburg and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 16966 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at R14 546, United Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 798 and R14 925, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% 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 089 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 495 and Emirates from R11 998 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 R14 540). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 450). 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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United Airlines	CheapestR14 546	AverageR16 620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 798	AverageR15 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR14 925	AverageR16 132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 971	AverageR17 006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 292	AverageR15 881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 403	AverageR16 234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR15 447	AverageR16 538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
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Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 115	AverageR19 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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