Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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 10 as of September 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.

R11 951 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco in 2026

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20:15 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 295Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 11

20:15 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 376Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

18:50 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

18:35 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R16 634Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

22:00 - 10:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

46h 28m1 stop Newark

7:15 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

R16 667United Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Apr 8

22:00 - 10:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

46h 28m1 stop Newark

8:45 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

R16 667United Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Apr 7

18:50 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

18:35 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R16 715Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

20:10 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

11:30 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 248Delta

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Apr 4

21:40 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

11:30 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 248Delta

Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Apr 6

19:35 - 19:54JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

22:25 - 10:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R17 345British Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

19:35 - 19:54JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

22:25 - 10:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R17 426British Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

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20:15 - 19:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

32h 21m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

6:00 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 473Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

20:15 - 21:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

20:41 - 8:45SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 04m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R17 442Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

23:15 - 23:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

33h 36m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

23:30 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 330Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3

20:15 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 879Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3

20:15 - 21:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

17:38 - 10:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

R19 929Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3

21:55 - 19:58JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 - 19:40SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R23 110Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

19:10 - 11:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

49h 29m2 stops Dubai Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

17:00 - 5:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R30 071Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

10:40 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 40m2 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Frankfurt am Main

16:52 - 8:35SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 43m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Frankfurt am Main

R30 878Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

14:30 - 12:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl

6:00 - 3:55SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

R31 686Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3

14:30 - 17:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

36h 05m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22:40 - 13:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R34 383Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3

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Dec 24

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

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SFO12:30San Francisco

Dec 31

SFO21:30San Francisco

35h 05m

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JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Jan 31

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SFO16:53San Francisco

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SFO10:20San Francisco

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Jan 31

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 53m

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SFO16:53San Francisco

Mar 10

SFO10:20San Francisco

22h 15m

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JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 844

British Airways flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Jan 21

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 19m

2 stops

SFO19:54San Francisco

Jan 25

SFO22:25San Francisco

26h 00m

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 442

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Jan 21

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 19m

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SFO19:54San Francisco

Jan 25

SFO22:25San Francisco

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 539

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Nov 12

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SFO19:59San Francisco

Nov 19

SFO13:32San Francisco

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop23h 10m

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Thu 21/1

19:35-19:54

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Mon 25/1

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2 stops26h 00m

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

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2 stops34h 19m

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Mon 25/1

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2 stops26h 00m

R17 426

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 263 to R21 285.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 295.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in November, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to San Francisco during March average around R16 489.

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 979 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 R15 972 on momondo.

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Best price found	R11 951
Fastest flight time	26h 57m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R11 951. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 295.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco takes 26h 57m

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. 26h 57m 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 10 as of September 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 R14 123	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 856	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom R15 193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 12 050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 583	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 206 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R15 588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 650 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 715	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 563 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 603	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 214 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 713	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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