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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R12 822

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 225

One-way from

R12 822

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 902
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 530 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 330 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 2 July 2025.

Tue 19/817:50JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/918:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7R17 225
Thu 20/1119:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1116:05SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/6R18 652
Thu 20/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1116:28SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/6R19 163
Fri 28/1119:40JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 20mKLM
Tue 30/1213:50SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 30/6R20 396
Wed 16/718:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/713:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R21 540
Fri 15/818:50JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 27mDelta
Thu 21/80:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/7R24 165
Fri 28/1113:45JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/129:40SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7R24 693
Sat 16/819:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 23/821:30SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7R24 957
Wed 16/711:20JNB - SFO
1 stop44h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 30/71:05SFO - JNB
1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7R26 225
Thu 14/81:25JNB - SFO
2 stops49h 11mKenya Airways
Fri 22/821:00SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/7R27 687
Sat 16/819:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Sat 23/814:20SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/7R28 691
Thu 20/1114:30JNB - SFO
3 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/1123:20SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R30 435

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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 2 July 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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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 225

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:45-18:45

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

16:05-7:30

2 stops29h 25m

R18 652

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:45-18:41

2 stops32h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

16:28-7:30

2 stops29h 02m

R19 163

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:40-16:00

2 stops30h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

13:50-22:00

1 stop22h 10m

R20 396

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

18:50-14:50

2 stops29h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R21 540

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

18:50-17:17

2 stops31h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

0:40-21:20

2 stops35h 40m

R24 165

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

13:45-7:50

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

9:40-6:10

1 stop34h 30m

R24 693

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

19:00-19:36

2 stops33h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

21:30-17:45

2 stops35h 15m

R24 957

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

11:20-22:55

1 stop44h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

1:05-7:40

1 stop45h 35m

R26 225

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

1:25-17:36

2 stops49h 11m

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

21:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

R27 687

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 27 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 204). 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 2 July 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.

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 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 225, 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 British Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R18 652 and R19 163, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 8% 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 R12 822 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R14 759 and Etihad Airways from R14 830 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 204). 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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SWISSCheapestR14 487AverageR16 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 072AverageR19 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 265AverageR16 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 362AverageR17 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 370AverageR18 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 979AverageR18 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR17 046AverageR18 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 635AverageR19 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 054AverageR22 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 557AverageR21 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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