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Summary info about San Francisco flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R9 001 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | R13 137 |
Fastest flight time | 25h 15m |
Operated By | 7 airlines |
Cheapest flights to San Francisco airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO San Francisco
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)
Typically, flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco, which has an average price of R16 325
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | February | 10% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco costs on average just R14 706 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 12% more expensive | It costs about R18 209 for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 305% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to San Francisco?
Users booking trips to San Francisco from Los Angeles found flights 90% cheaper than the average price of flights to San Francisco. To find the cheapest price to San Francisco from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in February, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to San Francisco during October average around R15 293.
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to San Francisco 20 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to San Francisco for R16 325. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from South Africa for as low as R13 137.
The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to San Francisco is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R16 019. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around R17 243.
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to San Francisco at midday for as low as R16 219. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R17 438 on average. Flights to San Francisco from South Africa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near San Francisco is possible. If you are planning a flight to San Francisco, consider booking flights to Oakland Airport (19 km from San Francisco city centre), Concord Buchanan Fld Airport (38 km from San Francisco city centre), Napa County Airport (48 km from San Francisco city centre), San Jose Airport (64 km from San Francisco city centre) or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (87 km from San Francisco city centre).
The cheapest airport near San Francisco is typically Oakland Airport, with an average price of R6 130/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Can I fly to San Francisco from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from San Francisco?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
San Francisco flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to San Francisco found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to San Francisco
If you're looking for one-way flights from South Africa to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, British Airways and Delta
Which airlines fly to San Francisco?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to San Francisco
Which airlines fly to San Francisco?
For flights from South Africa to San Francisco, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.
SWISS Flights to San Francisco
12 SWISS flights head to San Francisco on average each week. Most will be flying from London Heathrow to San Francisco, the most popular route that SWISS operates to San Francisco. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest SWISS flight to San Francisco found in the past 3 days on momondo was R16 199, departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo. SWISS is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8,4/10 by 132 of our users.
Turkish Airlines Flights to San Francisco
R12 541 is the best return Turkish Airlines deal to San Francisco found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Cape Town Intl. Turkish Airlines has 14 flights to San Francisco most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 120 momondo users have reviewed Turkish Airlines, scoring the airline a 8,2/10 on average.
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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to San Francisco.
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