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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco from R16 209

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
févr. 19 — févr. 261
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in May or February, 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 14 février 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 227

One-way from

R16 209

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 689
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/3-8/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 43m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R49 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 025 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 14 février 2025.

lun. 31/318:50JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 13mDelta
mar. 8/46:10SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Deal found 13/2R17 227
mar. 1/417:50JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
lun. 14/418:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2R17 782
sam. 6/1219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
lun. 5/117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/2R18 762
ven. 5/121:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
lun. 5/122:45SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/2R20 779
jeu. 13/320:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
jeu. 20/313:50SFO - JNB
2 stops59h 35mSWISS
Deal found 13/2R21 112
lun. 21/418:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mAir France
lun. 12/520:25SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mAir France
Deal found 13/2R22 278
lun. 21/418:50JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/510:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R22 371
jeu. 13/319:35JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 18mUnited Airlines
jeu. 20/37:05SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/2R23 333
jeu. 13/313:25JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 25mEmirates
jeu. 20/316:45SFO - JNB
1 stop38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/2R25 146
dim. 20/43:10JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
lun. 12/516:10SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 13/2R27 829
jeu. 24/411:20JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
lun. 2/60:05SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2R28 847
dim. 30/319:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mBrussels Airlines
dim. 6/414:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 13/2R31 678

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Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 31/3

18:50-19:03

2 stops33h 13m

San Francisco

mar. 8/4

6:10-19:40

2 stops28h 30m

R17 227

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 1/4

17:50-10:30

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

lun. 14/4

18:50-10:35

1 stop30h 45m

R17 782

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 30/3

21:15-17:15

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

sam. 12/4

19:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

R19 503

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/3

20:25-17:25

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/3

13:50-10:25

2 stops59h 35m

R21 112

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 21/4

18:50-15:08

2 stops29h 18m

San Francisco

lun. 12/5

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R22 278

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 21/4

18:50-15:08

2 stops29h 18m

San Francisco

lun. 12/5

10:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

R22 371

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/3

19:35-19:53

2 stops33h 18m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/3

7:05-18:35

2 stops26h 30m

R23 333

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 2/4

17:00-14:46

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

mar. 8/4

16:05-0:15

2 stops47h 10m

R23 388

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 13/3

13:25-13:50

1 stop33h 25m

San Francisco

jeu. 20/3

16:45-16:35

1 stop38h 50m

R25 146

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 20/4

3:10-13:50

2 stops43h 40m

San Francisco

lun. 12/5

16:10-14:20

2 stops37h 10m

R27 829

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

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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 14 février 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

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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 14 février 2025.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food