What airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

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There are 5 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?

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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:15 pm - 3:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

11:44 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,009Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

8:15 pm - 9:22 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 07m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

11:44 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,014Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

8:15 pm - 9:32 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

8:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,017Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,031Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,034Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

10:00 pm - 4:53 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 53m1 stop Newark

10:20 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Newark

$1,035United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 10

10:00 pm - 4:53 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 53m1 stop Newark

10:20 am - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Newark

$1,038United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 10

9:25 am - 1:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 10m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:47 am - 4:00 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

$1,401Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

9:25 am - 12:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 15m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:13 am - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

$1,414Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 28

9:55 pm - 9:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:25 pm - 7:10 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,425Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 25

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United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Jan 31

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 49m

1 stop

SFO10:49 pmSan Francisco

Mar 10

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

25h 35m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,035

United Airlines

Jan 31

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 53m

1 stop

SFO4:53 pmSan Francisco

Mar 10

SFO10:20 amSan Francisco

22h 15m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,038

United Airlines

Jan 31

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 27m

2 stops

SFO4:27 pmSan Francisco

Mar 10

SFO8:10 amSan Francisco

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,040

Air France flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Air France

Dec 17

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

Jan 27

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

32h 40m

2 stops

JNB11:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,087

Air France

Dec 17

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

Jan 27

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

32h 40m

2 stops

JNB11:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,098

Air France

Oct 1

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m

1 stop

SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco

Oct 28

SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco

34h 15m

1 stop

JNB11:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,102

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Wed 10/14

8:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

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Wed 10/21

11:44 am-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 56m

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8:15 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops34h 07m

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Wed 10/21

11:44 am-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 56m

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8:15 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops34h 17m

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8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,017

JohannesburgSan Francisco

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Thu 1/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,031

JohannesburgSan Francisco

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Thu 1/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

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6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,034

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

10:00 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop28h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 3/10

10:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,035

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

10:00 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop28h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 3/10

10:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,038

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/4

9:25 am-1:35 pm

3 stops37h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

8:47 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 13m

$1,401

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/17

9:25 am-12:40 pm

3 stops37h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/28

10:13 am-8:40 am

2 stops36h 27m

$1,414

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/8

9:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

9:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,425

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,042 to $1,258.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,009.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,029.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,194 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg for as low as $966 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$627
Fastest flight time	27h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is $627. The best round-trip flight deal from Johannesburg to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,009.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco takes 27h 10m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to San Francisco

How far is Johannesburg to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 10532.6 mi away from Johannesburg. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport?
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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,591 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,227 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Condor	PriceFrom $1,720	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 591 reviews	Search Condor flights

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