How long is the flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average flight duration from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Los Angeles is 26h on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles is 24h 35m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Delta

Dec 14

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 8

SFO

30h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R16 861

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Delta

Dec 5

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 19

SFO

34h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R16 878

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Delta

Feb 8

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 29

SFO

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R16 913

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Delta

Dec 15

JNB

36h 20m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 8

SFO

36h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R16 965

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American Airlines

Nov 24

JNB

32h 14m

2 stops

SFO

Dec 2

SFO

30h 52m

2 stops

JNB

R16 983

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Delta

Feb 8

JNB

31h 45m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 29

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R17 000

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Delta

Dec 15

JNB

32h 28m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 19

SFO

30h 05m

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JNB

R17 018

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Delta

Nov 24

JNB

26h 40m

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SFO

Dec 2

SFO

33h 40m

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JNB

R17 035

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Delta

Dec 13

JNB

45h 51m

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Jan 8

SFO

39h 25m

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R17 053

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Delta

Nov 24

JNB

26h 40m

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Dec 2

SFO

34h 30m

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R17 070

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Delta

Feb 8

JNB

33h 48m

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SFO

Mar 29

SFO

31h 15m

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JNB

R17 175

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Delta

Dec 15

JNB

34h 31m

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SFO

Jan 18

SFO

35h 18m

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JNB

R17 210

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

31h 48m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

38h 19m

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CPT

R22 045

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

54h 39m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

58h 14m

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CPT

R22 970

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

31h 48m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

40h 05m

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R24 349

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

35h 06m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

34h 45m

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R31 627

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

35h 17m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

34h 45m

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CPT

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

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R31 906

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

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Feb 8

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34h 45m

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R31 924

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

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CPT

R32 081

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

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SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

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CPT

R32 186

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Delta

Dec 18

CPT

35h 25m

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SJC

Dec 25

SJC

26h 02m

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CPT

R35 833

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Delta

Dec 18

CPT

36h 23m

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SJC

Dec 25

SJC

27h 20m

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Dec 18

CPT

44h 24m

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SJC

Dec 25

SJC

35h 29m

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CPT

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22:00 - 14:40JNB-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

16:30 - 8:35SFO-JNB

30h 05m1 stop

R16 861Delta

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Sun, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 8

22:00 - 14:40JNB-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

12:15 - 8:35SFO-JNB

34h 20m2 stops

R16 878Delta

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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Jan 19

15:05 - 10:48JNB-SFO

29h 43m2 stops

0:45 - 17:45SFO-JNB

32h 00m2 stops

R18 973United Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Mar 28

19:45 - 15:55JNB-SFO

30h 10m1 stop

0:45 - 17:45SFO-JNB

32h 00m2 stops

R19 182United Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Mar 28

22:00 - 15:00JNB-SFO

27h 00m1 stop

20:40 - 7:35SFO-JNB

24h 55m1 stop

R19 339British Airways

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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 14

20:45 - 18:45CPT-SFO

32h 00m1 stop

15:30 - 8:05SFO-CPT

30h 35m2 stops

R19 933British Airways

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

22:00 - 14:40JNB-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

22:55 - 8:35SFO-JNB

47h 40m2 stops

R20 858Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 7

22:00 - 14:40JNB-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

22:40 - 8:35SFO-JNB

23h 55m1 stop

R21 643Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 7

16:00 - 11:05DUR-SFO

29h 05m1 stop

18:50 - 19:50SFO-DUR

39h 00m2 stops

R36 776Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

16:00 - 11:05DUR-SFO

29h 05m2 stops

18:50 - 19:50SFO-DUR

39h 00m2 stops

R37 579Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R16 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

12:15-8:35

2 stops34h 20m

R16 878

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

15:05-10:48

2 stops29h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

0:45-17:45

2 stops32h 00m

R18 973

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

0:45-17:45

2 stops32h 00m

R19 182

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

20:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

R19 339

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

20:45-18:45

1 stop32h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

15:30-8:05

2 stops30h 35m

R19 933

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

22:55-8:35

2 stops47h 40m

R20 858

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

22:40-8:35

1 stop23h 55m

R21 643

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

16:00-11:05

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

18:50-19:50

2 stops39h 00m

R36 776

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

16:00-11:05

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

18:50-19:50

2 stops39h 00m

R37 579

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San Francisco Bay Area flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 488. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area for around R19 832.

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Summary info about San Francisco Bay Area flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R10 944
Best Round-Trip Price	R16 861
Fastest flight time	26h 20m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 944 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 861 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa takes 26h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

There are 11 airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, but Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 32% of those who searched for flights to San Francisco Bay Area looked to travel with Virgin Atlantic, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

What is the best day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to San Francisco Bay Area, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Monday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area?

Prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San Francisco Bay Area?

The number of operators available for flights to San Francisco Bay Area is 12 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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