Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R12 296

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 3 — Feb 101
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 4 January 2026.

Tue 17/219:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 592
Tue 17/222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Tue 24/29:55SFO - JNB
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/1R16 103
Tue 17/222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/222:57SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1R16 169
Sun 18/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops51h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 22/110:11SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/1R17 372
Fri 8/521:15JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 11/515:17SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/1R17 801
Fri 8/521:15JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 56mBritish Airways
Tue 12/514:00SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/1R17 949
Sun 12/723:15JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Tue 28/722:30SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/1R18 048
Fri 8/518:00JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/512:55SFO - JNB
1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R18 229

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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 592

One-way from

R12 296

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 031
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 814 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 729 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:00-22:14

2 stops34h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

16:59-10:25

2 stops32h 26m

R15 345

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-20:47

2 stops31h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

11:30-7:35

2 stops35h 05m

R15 345

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 543

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

22:00-18:30

2 stops30h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R15 905

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

16:02-8:25

2 stops30h 23m

R16 103

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-21:19

2 stops33h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

23:59-18:35

2 stops32h 36m

R16 169

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

12:06-19:00

1 stop21h 54m

R16 301

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:20-14:25

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

6:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

R16 301

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-16:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

11:55-18:35

1 stop21h 40m

R16 350

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-13:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

10:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

R16 350

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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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 26 December 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 015). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 955). 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 4 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.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 American Airlines, 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 7h 34m. 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 557, 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 021 and R15 288, 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 386 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 870 and Emirates from R12 390 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 R15 015). Flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 955). 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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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 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 557AverageR17 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 021AverageR16 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 288AverageR15 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 413AverageR16 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 646AverageR16 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 808AverageR16 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 951AverageR17 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 587AverageR20 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 680AverageR18 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 722AverageR20 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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