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

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to San Francisco Bay Area is February . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around R68, however they can be found for as little as R52.

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 7 minutes).

Does San Francisco have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

R11 672+ Flights to San Francisco Bay Area

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2025

Return from	R19 249
One-way from	R11 799
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 799

British Airways
9/6-7/7
2 total stops
59h 15m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Etihad Airways
26/5
2 total stops
44h 58m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 May 2025.

Thu 29/520:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 16/621:20SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/5R17 581

Thu 29/518:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Sun 15/60:52SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 28mDelta

Deal found 14/5R17 599

Mon 9/619:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 7/716:35SFO - JNB

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5R19 249

Wed 14/521:15JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 18/56:19SFO - JNB

2 stops39h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/5R20 318

Fri 28/1119:45JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1213:50SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/5R21 206

Fri 28/1123:55JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 35mKLM

Tue 30/1213:50SFO - JNB

1 stop22h 10mKLM

Deal found 15/5R21 532

Fri 28/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 30/129:40SFO - JNB

1 stop34h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/5R23 345

Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 13/612:40SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5R23 508

Sun 8/61:15JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 25mKenya Airways

Mon 7/721:00SFO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/5R23 689

Sun 18/521:20JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/110:32SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/5R25 212

Fri 28/1114:30JNB - SFO

3 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/1222:40SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/5R27 967

Sun 18/511:20JNB - SFO

1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Mon 2/61:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/5R30 232

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Mon 9/619:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 7/716:35SFO - JNB

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5R19 249

Mon 9/618:50JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 25mDelta

Mon 7/78:55SFO - JNB

2 stops27h 25mDelta

Deal found 15/5R19 502

Sun 29/620:40JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 6/721:20SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/5R23 146

Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 13/612:40SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5R23 508

Sun 8/61:15JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 25mKenya Airways

Mon 7/721:00SFO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/5R23 689

Sun 29/617:50JNB - SFO

2 stops39h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/716:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5R25 991

Sun 29/619:00JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/70:30SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/5R29 471

Sat 28/613:55JNB - OAK

2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways

Sat 5/712:49OAK - JNB

2 stops35h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/5R35 126

Mon 9/614:30JNB - SFO

3 stops33h 53mEthiopian Air

Mon 7/723:05SFO - JNB

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/5R39 857

Sat 28/617:00JNB - OAK

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/712:49OAK - JNB

2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/5R42 557

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Sun 18/521:20JNB - SFO

2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/110:32SFO - JNB

2 stops32h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/5R25 212

Sun 18/511:20JNB - SFO

1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific

Mon 2/61:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/5R30 232

Wed 21/521:15JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 1/619:20SFO - JNB

1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/5R89 247

Wed 21/520:25JNB - SFO

2 stops35h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 31/51:05SFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/5R157 506

Thu 22/51:15JNB - SFO

2 stops50h 45mKenya Airways

Mon 2/621:00SFO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/5R26 481

Fri 23/518:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Sun 1/60:40SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 40mDelta

Deal found 15/5R17 599

Fri 23/513:55JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/619:40SFO - JNB

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5R35 199

Thu 29/520:40JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 16/621:20SFO - JNB

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/5R17 581

Thu 29/518:50JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Sun 15/60:52SFO - JNB

2 stops35h 28mDelta

Deal found 14/5R17 599

Sun 8/61:15JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 25mKenya Airways

Mon 7/721:00SFO - JNB

2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/5R23 689

Mon 9/619:25JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 7/716:35SFO - JNB

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5R19 249

Mon 9/617:55JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 13/612:40SFO - JNB

1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5R23 508

One-way flights to San Francisco Bay Area
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Mon 26/59:50JNB - SFO

2 stops44h 58mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/5R11 799

Thu 29/517:00JNB - SFO

2 stops39h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5R13 086

Thu 29/517:50JNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5R13 358

Thu 29/513:55JNB - SFO

2 stops36h 33mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/5R14 029

Wed 28/51:15JNB - SFO

2 stops50h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/5R16 149

Fri 27/616:50JNB - SFO

2 stops29h 45mRwandAir

Deal found 15/5R16 530

Mon 28/719:25JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5R17 454

Fri 27/613:25JNB - SFO

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/5R18 632

Thu 29/513:55JNB - OAK

2 stops41h 16mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/5R23 127

Mon 26/514:30JNB - SFO

3 stops33h 53mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/5R23 852

Mon 28/713:45JNB - SFO

3 stops35h 23mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/5R28 021

Tue 24/618:50JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 40mDelta

Deal found 15/5R42 847

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Mon 16/6

21:20-10:20

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18:50-12:50

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19:25-13:50

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17:55-16:40

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R23 508

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R23 689

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JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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17:50-23:57

2 stops39h 07m

San Francisco

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8:50-7:30

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R27 622

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

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Sun 29/6

19:00-19:00

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/7

0:30-17:45

2 stops32h 15m

R29 471

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

11:20-11:30

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

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0:05-7:40

1 stop46h 35m

R34 945

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

13:55-22:06

2 stops41h 11m

Oakland

Sat 5/7

12:49-9:40

2 stops35h 51m

R35 126

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

14:30-15:23

3 stops33h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

23:05-13:05

2 stops29h 00m

R39 857

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How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area takes 28 hours 16 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area are SWISS, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 230 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 946 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

865 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 571 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 294 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.
How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?
A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around R68, however they can be found for as little as R52.
Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 7 minutes).
Does San Francisco have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1,6 km away from San Francisco).

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

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Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

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