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Route
Depart
Return
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/9
20:30-14:15
1 stop26h 45m
San Francisco
Thu 25/9
7:25-19:40
1 stop27h 15m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 15/10
8:40-16:10
1 stop40h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 25/10
20:25-16:45
2 stops35h 20m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/8
20:00-11:13
1 stop24h 13m
San Francisco
Mon 8/9
8:26-15:20
1 stop21h 54m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/8
20:00-15:15
1 stop28h 15m
San Francisco
Fri 5/9
22:45-15:20
1 stop31h 35m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 20/11
19:10-16:45
1 stop31h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 24/11
18:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 20/11
19:10-16:45
1 stop31h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 24/11
18:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/12
19:35-15:00
1 stop29h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 28/12
20:40-7:35
1 stop24h 55m
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 28/11
22:00-15:00
1 stop27h 00m
San Francisco
Tue 30/12
17:30-10:25
1 stop30h 55m
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/9
13:00-13:35
1 stop33h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 17/9
15:55-10:50
1 stop33h 55m
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR - SFO
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 28/11
11:55-12:40
2 stops34h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 30/12
20:16-10:35
3 stops52h 19m
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | February | 11% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco costs on average just R17 044 in February |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | August | 19% more expensive | It costs about R22 659 for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN FRANCISCO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 212% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month |
Best One-Way Price | R11 410 |
|---|---|
Best Round-Trip Price | R16 348 |
Fastest flight time | 26h 10m |
Popular in | August |
The city of San Francisco has many sights to see while visiting. Many tourists find it ideal to go sightseeing when the weather is warmer, but not blistering. Consider booking your flight to San Francisco for January, February, or December, when temperatures are a bit higher and the chance of rain is relatively low. Many travellers find it worthwhile to visit Fisherman's Wharf.
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to San Francisco 40 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 R19 019.
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 R7 232/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.
Prices for flights to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
The number of operators available for flights to San Francisco Airport is 13 as of July 2025.
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 to San Francisco Airport.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
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.
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to San Francisco.
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