What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport is 11 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R10 365 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R20 382 to R16 160. The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 114.

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12:40 - 15:25

JNB

SFO

35h 45m

1 stop

15:55 - 4:00

SFO

JNB

27h 05m

1 stop

R18 114Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

19:50 - 15:25

JNB

SFO

28h 35m

1 stop

10:15 - 4:00

SFO

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

R18 975Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

12:40 - 13:35

JNB

SFO

33h 55m

1 stop

15:00 - 3:55

SFO

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

R19 058Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Dec 15

12:40 - 13:35

JNB

SFO

33h 55m

1 stop

15:00 - 3:55

SFO

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

R19 157Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Dec 15

12:40 - 13:35

JNB

SFO

33h 55m

1 stop

15:00 - 3:55

SFO

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

R19 174Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Dec 15

21:15 - 22:59

JNB

SFO

34h 44m

2 stops

11:52 - 9:25

SFO

JNB

36h 33m

2 stops

R19 488British Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Sep 6

21:15 - 15:50

JNB

SFO

27h 35m

2 stops

17:40 - 9:25

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

2 stops

R19 952British Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

12:40 - 13:35

JNB

SFO

33h 55m

1 stop

11:05 - 3:55

SFO

JNB

30h 50m

2 stops

R20 018Qatar Airways

Sun, Jun 28 - Fri, Feb 19

21:15 - 0:59

JNB

SFO

36h 44m

2 stops

11:52 - 9:25

SFO

JNB

36h 33m

2 stops

R20 068British Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Sep 7

20:25 - 20:51

JNB

SFO

33h 26m

2 stops

13:05 - 10:25

SFO

JNB

36h 20m

2 stops

R20 167Delta

Tue, Jul 28 - Sat, Sep 5

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Emirates flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Emirates

Oct 17

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

Oct 31

SFO16:45San Francisco

38h 50m

1 stop

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 614

Emirates

Jun 4

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 55m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

Jun 25

SFO17:05San Francisco

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 939

Emirates

Jun 28

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

Feb 19

SFO15:40San Francisco

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 048

Delta flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Delta

Jul 28

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 26m

2 stops

SFO20:51San Francisco

Sept 5

SFO13:05San Francisco

36h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 167

Delta

Jul 28

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 26m

2 stops

SFO20:51San Francisco

Sept 5

SFO23:15San Francisco

26h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 184

Delta

Jul 28

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 26m

2 stops

SFO20:51San Francisco

Sept 5

SFO13:05San Francisco

36h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 200

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12:40-15:25

1 stop35h 45m

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15:55-4:00

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10:15-4:00

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San Francisco

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1 stop26h 55m

R19 157

JohannesburgSan Francisco

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JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

15:00-3:55

1 stop26h 55m

R19 174

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

21:15-22:59

2 stops34h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

11:52-9:25

2 stops36h 33m

R19 488

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

21:15-15:50

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

17:40-9:25

2 stops30h 45m

R19 952

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 19/2

11:05-3:55

2 stops30h 50m

R20 018

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

21:15-0:59

2 stops36h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

11:52-9:25

2 stops36h 33m

R20 068

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-20:51

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:05-10:25

2 stops36h 20m

R20 167

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in October, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco during March average around R14 355.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R18 153 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg for as low as R16 326 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	27h 00m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco takes 27h 00m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco

How far is Johannesburg to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 16950,5 km away from Johannesburg. 27h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport is 11 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 343 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R15 531	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 924 reviews	Search SWISS flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R15 577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 11 678 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 688 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 860	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 680 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 580 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 025	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 465 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 510 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 665	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 931 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 804	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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