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The best prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco are usually found in May or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)

JNB - SFO
Price
R16 480 - R19 870
SFO
Temperature
15 - 25 °C
SFO
Rainfall
0 - 120 mm
Popular in December High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average price R19 766 Average for round-trip flights in August 2020
Round-trip from R16 480 From Johannesburg to San Francisco
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 4% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R331 942 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R338 820.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R18 361 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R14 768. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco (JNB - SFO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Francisco in the midday. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco in August, September 2020

The best prices found for JNB to SFO flights in August, September
12 Aug - 16 Sep
R1 026pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Qatar Airways
   
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Aug - 13 Aug
R1 061pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Aug - 13 Aug
R1 077pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Qatar Airways
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Qatar Airways
   
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg to San Francisco 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg found for this year
6 Sep - 21 Sep
R822pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Sep - 16 Oct
R823pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Sep - 21 Sep
R912pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines
 
1 STOP
SFO
San Francisco
SFO
San Francisco
Singapore Airlines
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Flight FAQs

From Johannesburg to San Francisco

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco for under R900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco for under R900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just R822, but on average you can expect to pay R971.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco for under R800 on Cheapflights?

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco have been viewed 1 604 times in the past calendar month.

Does it rain more in Johannesburg or San Francisco?

When travelling, it's generally smart to pack in preparation for rain or any other conditions that may arise. The rainfall in Johannesburg is roughly greater than that of San Francisco. You can assume this to be the case over the next 3 days.

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than San Francisco?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 26 °C range in January. The weather in San Francisco is generally colder than Johannesburg's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.

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Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Johannesburg to San Francisco
Today's exchange rate
R1 = $0,06
Average temperature for August in San Francisco
23.0 °C

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