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R11 102+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Wed 3/623:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/620:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5R18 148
Mon 1/623:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 05m
KLM
Mon 8/610:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
KLM
Deal found 26/5R18 230
Wed 3/620:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Wed 10/65:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 25m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R18 508
Thu 28/521:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 51m
Delta
Wed 10/65:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 25m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R18 524
Tue 7/720:55
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 02m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/715:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R18 573
Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 53m
Delta
Wed 3/613:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R18 590
Wed 27/523:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/622:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R18 622
Wed 27/523:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 05m
KLM
Wed 3/610:29
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 51m
KLM
Deal found 26/5R18 704
Thu 28/521:55
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 03m
Delta
Mon 8/615:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop42h 50m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R18 770
Sun 31/518:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Air France
Sun 7/620:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 27/5R18 933
Wed 27/518:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 00m
Air France
Wed 3/622:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Air France
Deal found 26/5R18 966
Sun 31/518:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/610:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R19 031

Find flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 May 2026.

Return from

R18 573

One-way from

R11 102

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 388
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/7-20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 564 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R418 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:15-20:51

2 stops33h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:45-10:25

2 stops35h 40m

R20 045

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:55-18:23

2 stops30h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

8:00-3:55

2 stops33h 55m

R23 429

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R23 446
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

20:55-19:21

2 stops31h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R24 067

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

19:00-23:07

2 stops37h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

13:50-8:35

2 stops33h 45m

R25 261
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

20:55-17:47

2 stops29h 52m

R11 265

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

20:55-8:39

2 stops44h 44m

R11 527

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:55-20:57

2 stops33h 02m

R12 426
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

R13 292

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R13 472

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco Bay Area

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 31 hours 26 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 055
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 596
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 401
KLM
KLM
From R15 773

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San Francisco Bay Area, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated 27 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 396 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around R6 811, however they can be found for as little as R6 643.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

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