How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco?

British Airways and SWISS can get you from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco in just under 37h. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 55m. The distance from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco is about 17102 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PLZ to SFO?

When flying from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 6/12

19:00-14:55

2 stops53h 55m

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Sun 7/3

20:35-18:25

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Port ElizabethSan Francisco

PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 6/12

13:30-16:30

2 stops37h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/3

14:20-15:05

3 stops38h 45m

R19 439

Port ElizabethSan Francisco

PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 18/10

19:00-16:35

2 stops54h 35m

San Francisco

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19:25-17:35

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R20 445

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Port ElizabethSan Francisco

PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 18/10

15:10-20:38

3 stops38h 28m

San Francisco

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16:40-13:00

3 stops34h 20m

R31 981

Port ElizabethSan Francisco

PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 3/1

8:05-16:30

2 stops42h 25m

San Francisco

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18:35-18:25

2 stops61h 50m

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Port ElizabethSan Francisco

PLZ Port Elizabeth - SFO San Francisco

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Port Elizabeth

Sun 3/1

7:00-12:40

2 stops39h 40m

San Francisco

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10:13-11:55

3 stops39h 42m

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How long is the flight from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco?
British Airways and SWISS can get you from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco in just under 37h. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 55m. The distance from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco is about 17102 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Port Elizabeth to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Elizabeth to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Port Elizabeth 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.

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