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 to Copenhagen is 18h 30m on average, while flying from Durban to Copenhagen is 18h 35m on average. Copenhagen is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Qatar Airways, Delta, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.

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

As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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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19:10 - 17:45

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

14:10 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

35h 40m

1 stop

R14 196Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24

21:55 - 23:19

JNB

SFO

34h 24m

1 stop

12:06 - 19:40

SFO

JNB

22h 34m

1 stop

R14 626Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 17

19:10 - 17:45

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

19:50 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

R14 657Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24

22:00 - 15:40

JNB

SFO

26h 40m

1 stop

16:47 - 8:50

SFO

JNB

31h 03m

2 stops

R15 596Delta

Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Apr 12

20:25 - 20:24

CPT

SFO

32h 59m

2 stops

14:00 - 17:50

SFO

CPT

42h 50m

1 stop

R15 596Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

20:25 - 21:25

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SFO

34h 00m

1 stop

23:15 - 8:25

SFO

JNB

24h 10m

1 stop

R15 628Delta

Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Sep 23

12:05 - 13:35

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SFO

34h 30m

2 stops

15:55 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

33h 40m

2 stops

R18 525Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

12:05 - 13:35

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SFO

34h 30m

2 stops

12:26 - 10:35

SFO

DUR

37h 09m

3 stops

R20 036Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

18:40 - 13:27

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SFO

51h 47m

2 stops

17:05 - 16:35

SFO

DUR

38h 30m

1 stop

R28 248Emirates

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

11:15 - 14:00

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SFO

59h 45m

2 stops

16:55 - 16:35

SFO

DUR

62h 40m

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R29 235Emirates

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

Delta flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

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Delta

Mar 23

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO15:40San Francisco

Apr 12

SFO16:47San Francisco

31h 03m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 596

Delta

Jun 5

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

1 stop

SFO21:25San Francisco

Sept 23

SFO23:15San Francisco

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 628

Delta

Mar 19

JNB21:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

SFO15:40San Francisco

Apr 1

SFO8:00San Francisco

26h 40m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 644

British Airways flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

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British Airways

Mar 23

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

SFO16:00San Francisco

Apr 13

SFO19:30San Francisco

28h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 790

British Airways

May 8

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

SFO13:50San Francisco

May 11

SFO16:35San Francisco

31h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 806

British Airways

May 8

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

SFO13:50San Francisco

May 11

SFO19:30San Francisco

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 822

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R15 628. The month of March is another great option to travel to San Francisco Bay Area, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R15 660.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around R17 019 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 Bay Area from South Africa for as low as R15 819 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area takes 26h 00m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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.
What is the most popular plane model from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between South Africa and San Francisco Bay Area, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 28,87% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 17,92%, Embraer 190 with 11,01%, and Boeing 737-400 with 5,53%.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 518	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 240 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 722	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	PriceFrom R14 882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 541 reviews	Search Air France flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R14 928	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 886 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 371 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 461 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 402	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 240 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 018	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 772 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 886	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 721	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 536 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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