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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 648

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 19 — Feb 261
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 20 January 2026.

Wed 4/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 143
Fri 6/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 13/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 389
Wed 25/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 438
Wed 4/319:20
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/316:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 832
Fri 13/219:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 881
Sat 14/219:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 947
Wed 4/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Wed 11/311:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 45m
Delta
Deal found 17/1R15 963
Sun 15/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Sun 29/36:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 17/1R15 996
Fri 6/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 35m
Delta
Fri 13/313:05
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Delta
Deal found 20/1R16 045
Sat 14/222:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 35m
Delta
Sat 28/323:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Delta
Deal found 17/1R16 094

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 143

One-way from

R10 648

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 096
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 595 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 20 January 2026.
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Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 143

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 389

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-17:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R15 438

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

16:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

R15 832

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

13:05-8:40

2 stops34h 35m

R15 947

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

11:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

R15 963

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R15 996

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:00-23:00

2 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

23:40-19:40

1 stop35h 00m

R16 094

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-21:35

2 stops33h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

23:35-19:40

1 stop35h 05m

R16 094

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

21:55-19:56

1 stop32h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

6:00-19:40

2 stops28h 40m

R16 111

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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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 16 January 2026.

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 946). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 881). 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.

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 20 January 2026.
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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

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
9 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

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
4 196 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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

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 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 and Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 26h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. 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 R13 495, 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 R14 952 and R15 211, 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 343 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 816 and Emirates from R12 333 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 946). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 881). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 495AverageR17 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 952AverageR16 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 211AverageR15 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 342AverageR16 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 574AverageR16 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 718AverageR16 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 878AverageR17 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 559AverageR18 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 817AverageR20 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 592AverageR19 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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