Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R12 626

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Dec 22 — Dec 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 22 November 2025.

Thu 27/1121:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 9/216:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 794
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 31mDelta
Tue 9/1215:35SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 22/11R16 881
Mon 1/1223:59JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Tue 9/1213:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 22/11R17 176
Thu 4/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1222:35SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R18 687
Thu 27/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/20:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R19 069

Cheap 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 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 967

One-way from

R12 626

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 367
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 28m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 849 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 217 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R17 002

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

6:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

R17 072

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

22:00-0:19

2 stops36h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R17 106

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:25-17:08

2 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

R17 419

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-15:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

22:45-21:20

2 stops37h 35m

R17 888

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

1:15-18:39

2 stops50h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

21:00-0:15

2 stops42h 15m

R20 944

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

1:35-12:36

2 stops45h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

22:55-15:50

2 stops30h 55m

R22 942

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-17:42

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R24 591

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

R12 626

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

17:00-19:23

3 stops36h 23m

R13 685

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 44 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 R15 821). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 828). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

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

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 22 November 2025.
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.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 27h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. 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 285, 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 108, 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 R15 821). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 828). 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

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 22 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 285AverageR16 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 827AverageR18 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 108AverageR16 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 133AverageR17 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 486AverageR17 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 588AverageR17 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 688AverageR17 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR17 478AverageR21 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 602AverageR19 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 298AverageR20 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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