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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 859

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 34 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 949

One-way from

R10 859

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 095
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 21/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R47 451 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 573 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 27 April 2025.

Wed 21/519:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Tue 3/614:40SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mSWISS
Deal found 26/4R17 949
Wed 7/521:55JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 14mDelta
Tue 13/56:05SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Deal found 26/4R17 987
Thu 8/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 13/518:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 043
Sun 18/521:15JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/519:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 099
Thu 8/521:20JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/513:10SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 211
Sat 17/520:40JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 24/516:21SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4R18 808
Thu 8/521:15JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/516:20SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 759
Wed 7/51:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 11/522:45SFO - JNB
2 stops51h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R22 521
Fri 9/517:50JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 40mCondor
Wed 14/516:30SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 15mCondor
Deal found 26/4R23 137
Wed 11/619:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mBrussels Airlines
Wed 18/614:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 27/4R26 812
Mon 19/520:25JNB - SFO
2 stops44h 06mQatar Airways
Wed 21/515:55SFO - JNB
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R27 111
Fri 9/516:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 45mRwandAir
Mon 12/515:55SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R28 249

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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 27 April 2025.
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

Wed 21/5

19:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

14:40-9:20

2 stops33h 40m

R17 949

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:55-23:09

2 stops34h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

6:05-19:40

2 stops28h 35m

R17 987

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

17:50-10:35

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R18 043

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R18 099

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

21:20-14:09

1 stop25h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

13:10-8:35

1 stop34h 25m

R18 211

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

20:40-19:30

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

16:21-10:20

2 stops32h 59m

R18 808

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

21:15-17:15

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

16:20-9:25

1 stop32h 05m

R19 759

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

1:15-19:00

2 stops50h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

22:45-10:55

2 stops51h 10m

R22 521

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:50-14:30

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

16:30-8:45

1 stop31h 15m

R23 137

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 18/6

14:40-8:35

1 stop32h 55m

R26 812

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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 18 April 2025.

Booking 34 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 27 April 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 27 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 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 R17 949, 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 Delta and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 987 and R18 043, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 10% 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 R10 859 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R12 128 and Turkish Airlines from R13 845 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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SWISSCheapestR15 347AverageR17 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR16 518AverageR19 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 585AverageR18 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 881AverageR19 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 005AverageR21 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 224AverageR19 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 231AverageR17 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 642AverageR20 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 126AverageR23 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 524AverageR23 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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