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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R10 372

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R14 950
Mon 20/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R15 300
Tue 21/420:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 28/414:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/3R15 466
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 016
Thu 19/321:30
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Thu 16/417:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R16 182
Wed 22/420:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Wed 29/413:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
Delta
Deal found 9/3R16 199
Mon 20/420:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Mon 27/413:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/3R16 215
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 51m
Delta
Tue 14/417:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R16 282
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 51m
Delta
Sun 12/422:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops35h 45m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R16 315
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 16m
Delta
Tue 14/417:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R16 482
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 16m
Delta
Wed 15/45:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 8/3R16 515

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 950

One-way from

R10 372

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 632
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 906 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

16:55-8:45

2 stops30h 50m

R16 199

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

11:50-8:45

2 stops35h 55m

R16 199

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:25-19:03

2 stops31h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

18:20-8:45

2 stops29h 25m

R16 299

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-22:26

2 stops35h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

14:57-8:25

2 stops32h 28m

R16 299
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

23:15-19:56

2 stops29h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R16 765

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-20:24

2 stops32h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

16:17-8:50

2 stops31h 33m

R17 131

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-23:35

2 stops36h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

16:00-8:50

2 stops31h 50m

R19 012

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

23:15-23:45

2 stops33h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R20 427

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-15:22

3 stops33h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

22:38-13:05

2 stops29h 27m

R20 910
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:40-20:19

2 stops32h 39m

R11 138

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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 6 March 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R14 867). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 347). 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

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 10 March 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
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 409 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Johannesburg and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 16966 km.

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

    Currently priced at R14 885, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to San Francisco and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R15 616 and R15 822, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 15% 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 473 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 990 and Emirates from R12 515 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco (average of R14 867). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 347). 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 885AverageR16 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 616AverageR17 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 822AverageR17 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 880AverageR17 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 008AverageR16 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 054AverageR17 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 112AverageR17 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 200AverageR16 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 756AverageR18 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 901AverageR20 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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