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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R11 355

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

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

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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 611

One-way from

R11 355

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 015
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 414 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 872 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 2025.

Mon 23/618:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/713:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 297
Mon 23/618:50JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 28mDelta
Mon 7/75:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/6R18 656
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/113:05SFO - JNB
2 stops36h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/6R20 270
Tue 16/1210:10JNB - SFO
1 stop43h 25mLufthansa
Sat 3/121:40SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6R20 719
Thu 10/719:00JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/78:35SFO - JNB
2 stops39h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6R21 957
Wed 16/717:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 22/718:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R21 993
Fri 28/1122:05JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1216:28SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6R22 620
Wed 16/721:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 22/715:40SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6R23 930
Wed 9/71:25JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 17/77:05SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R24 629
Sun 27/711:20JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/81:05SFO - JNB
1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6R26 047
Sun 27/719:10JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Sun 3/817:05SFO - JNB
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/6R27 015
Mon 23/614:30JNB - SFO
3 stops33h 53mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/723:05SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R32 989

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

23:15-23:35

2 stops33h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R20 611

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

17:55-14:59

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R21 454

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

19:00-21:50

2 stops35h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 17/7

8:35-8:35

2 stops39h 00m

R21 957

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

17:55-16:40

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R21 993

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:05-18:41

2 stops30h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

16:28-7:30

2 stops29h 02m

R22 620

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

21:15-17:52

2 stops29h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

15:40-7:00

2 stops30h 20m

R23 930

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

11:20-11:30

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

1:05-7:40

1 stop45h 35m

R26 047

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

17:05-16:15

1 stop38h 10m

R27 015

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

17:00-19:09

2 stops35h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 18/7

22:50-0:25

2 stops40h 35m

R29 455

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:50-15:35

3 stops50h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

23:19-3:55

3 stops42h 36m

R34 047

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 9 June 2025.

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.

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 212). 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 14 June 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 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Johannesburg to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 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.

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

    Currently priced at R20 611, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R21 957 and R21 993, respectively.

  • 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 R11 355 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R13 902 and RwandAir from R15 589 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 R907). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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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