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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
Best flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Thu 4/1221:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Tue 30/1213:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/11R17 002
Tue 2/1219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/126:30SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 072
Tue 21/419:25JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/416:35SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 419
Mon 20/41:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 24mKenya Airways
Sat 25/421:00SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R20 944
Wed 3/121:35JNB - SFO
2 stops45h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R22 942
Wed 3/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 19mDelta
Mon 29/1213:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/11R17 106
Mon 23/322:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Sun 29/322:45SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11R17 888
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/15:00SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11R24 591
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Data last updated 22 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 27/1121:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 9/216:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/11R16 794
Thu 27/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/20:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R19 069
Mon 1/121:35JNB - SFO
2 stops46h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R24 609
Tue 2/1219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/126:30SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 072
Wed 3/121:35JNB - SFO
2 stops45h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R22 942
Thu 4/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1222:35SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11R18 687
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/15:00SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11R24 591
Sun 21/1210:10JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Sat 3/121:40SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R24 748
One-way flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Thu 2/417:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R12 626
Thu 2/420:55JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/11R13 598
Thu 27/1117:00JNB - SFO
3 stops36h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R13 685
Fri 28/1116:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 22/11R13 807
Wed 1/41:15JNB - SFO
2 stops47h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R15 422
Thu 2/420:55JNB - SFO
3 stops49h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R15 786
Thu 27/1111:00JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/11R16 221
Sat 3/115:05JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R19 555
Thu 27/111:35JNB - SFO
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R19 572
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.
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 22 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
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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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.
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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.
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.
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