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 Incheon Intl is 17h 55m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Incheon Intl is 20h 10m on average. Incheon Intl is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 2

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 9

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R15 959

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 20

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 28

SFO

35h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 009

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Delta

Feb 2

CPT

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 9

SFO

33h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R16 345

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United Airlines

Feb 2

JNB

31h 44m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 9

SFO

25h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R16 345

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United Airlines

Feb 3

CPT

26h 44m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 10

SFO

23h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R16 361

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 6

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 10

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 713

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

30h 45m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

32h 07m

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JNB

R17 736

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

27h 00m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

32h 07m

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JNB

R17 753

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

31h 47m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

32h 07m

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JNB

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

31h 22m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

32h 07m

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JNB

R18 021

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

27h 00m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

32h 25m

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JNB

R18 038

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British Airways

Mar 6

JNB

32h 42m

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SFO

Mar 10

SFO

34h 24m

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JNB

R18 138

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Delta

Feb 2

CPT

32h 22m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 9

SJC

34h 25m

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CPT

R17 920

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Feb 2

CPT

25h 26m

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Feb 9

SJC

34h 25m

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British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

37h 31m

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Feb 16

SJC

59h 58m

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Feb 12

CPT

35h 41m

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Feb 16

SJC

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19:05 - 16:45

JNB

SFO

31h 40m1 stop

18:50 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R15 959Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

19:05 - 16:45

JNB

SFO

31h 40m1 stop

13:10 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

35h 40m1 stop

R16 009Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28

22:00 - 19:44

JNB

SFO

31h 44m2 stops

7:25 - 18:35

SFO

JNB

25h 10m2 stops

R16 345United Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

20:50 - 15:27

CPT

SFO

28h 37m2 stops

8:35 - 18:00

SFO

CPT

23h 25m2 stops

R16 361United Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

22:00 - 18:45

JNB

SFO

30h 45m1 stop

14:28 - 7:35

SFO

JNB

32h 07m2 stops

R17 736British Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

22:00 - 15:00

JNB

SFO

27h 00m1 stop

14:28 - 7:35

SFO

JNB

32h 07m2 stops

R17 753British Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

19:10 - 12:50

DUR

SFO

27h 40m1 stop

15:40 - 17:10

SFO

DUR

39h 30m1 stop

R24 391Emirates

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

19:10 - 12:50

DUR

SFO

27h 40m1 stop

15:40 - 17:10

SFO

DUR

39h 30m1 stop

R24 425Emirates

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

12:25 - 16:30

DUR

SFO

38h 05m3 stops

15:00 - 10:55

SFO

DUR

33h 55m2 stops

R26 805Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

12:25 - 16:30

DUR

SFO

38h 05m3 stops

15:00 - 10:55

SFO

DUR

33h 55m2 stops

R26 855Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

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Return

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 959

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R16 009

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-19:44

2 stops31h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

7:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R16 345

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-15:27

2 stops28h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

8:35-18:00

2 stops23h 25m

R16 361

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:28-7:35

2 stops32h 07m

R17 736

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:28-7:35

2 stops32h 07m

R17 753

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R24 391

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R24 425

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-16:30

3 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

15:00-10:55

2 stops33h 55m

R26 805

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-16:30

3 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

15:00-10:55

2 stops33h 55m

R26 855

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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 R16 796. 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 048.

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

Best One-Way Price	R10 678
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 959
Fastest flight time	33h 13m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 678 (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 R15 959 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa takes 33h 13m (Cape Town Intl to San Jose).

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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 11 as of December 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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