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 18h 55m on average. Incheon Intl is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 27

CPT

30h 13m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 3

SFO

43h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R14 896

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

32h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 3

SFO

25h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R16 330

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Delta

Jan 22

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 5

SFO

35h 33m

2 stops

JNB

R16 381

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Delta

Jan 26

CPT

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 2

SFO

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R16 415

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United Airlines

Feb 20

CPT

24h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 27

SFO

35h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R16 482

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 18

JNB

34h 54m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 24

SFO

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 482

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United Airlines

Jan 26

CPT

30h 46m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 21

SFO

25h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R16 499

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United Airlines

Jan 27

JNB

25h 39m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 3

SFO

33h 36m

2 stops

JNB

R16 499

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Delta

Jan 27

JNB

32h 25m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 3

SFO

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R16 516

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Delta

Feb 6

JNB

30h 01m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 19

SFO

24h 06m

2 stops

JNB

R16 668

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Delta

Jan 18

JNB

34h 54m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 24

SFO

37h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R16 718

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United Airlines

Jan 26

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 2

SFO

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 769

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Air France

Jan 28

CPT

47h 33m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 4

SJC

36h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R17 528

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Delta

Jan 28

CPT

47h 33m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 4

SJC

34h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R17 646

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British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

34h 16m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 16

SJC

59h 58m

2 stops

CPT

R22 184

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British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

37h 31m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 16

SJC

59h 58m

2 stops

CPT

R23 095

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Qatar Airways

Feb 24

CPT

32h 09m

2 stops

SJC

Mar 21

SJC

38h 30m

2 stops

CPT

R29 658

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 24

CPT

32h 09m

2 stops

SJC

Mar 21

SJC

45h 30m

2 stops

CPT

R128 263

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21:30 - 17:43

CPT

SFO

30h 13m1 stop

14:05 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

43h 10m1 stop

R14 896Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

21:30 - 20:25

CPT

SFO

32h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 22:50

SFO

CPT

25h 10m2 stops

R16 330Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

20:50 - 11:30

CPT

SFO

24h 40m1 stop

23:20 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

30h 50m1 stop

R16 482United Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27

20:50 - 17:36

CPT

SFO

30h 46m2 stops

5:10 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

25h 00m2 stops

R16 499United Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Feb 21

19:05 - 16:45

JNB

SFO

31h 40m1 stop

13:10 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

35h 40m1 stop

R17 106Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1

17:15 - 16:45

CPT

SFO

33h 30m1 stop

14:10 - 11:50

SFO

CPT

36h 40m1 stop

R18 220Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Mar 21

11:15 - 15:00

DUR

SFO

37h 45m2 stops

17:30 - 10:40

SFO

DUR

55h 10m2 stops

R18 692British Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

11:15 - 15:00

DUR

SFO

37h 45m2 stops

17:30 - 10:40

SFO

DUR

31h 10m2 stops

R20 632British Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

19:00 - 17:09

CPT

SJC

32h 09m2 stops

11:00 - 10:30

SJC

CPT

38h 30m2 stops

R29 658Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Mar 21

13:45 - 22:49

JNB

OAK

43h 04m2 stops

6:15 - 3:55

OAK

JNB

35h 40m2 stops

R30 315Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

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Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

14:05-19:15

1 stop43h 10m

R14 896

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

11:40-22:50

2 stops25h 10m

R16 330

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

20:50-11:30

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

23:20-16:10

1 stop30h 50m

R16 482

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-17:36

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

5:10-16:10

2 stops25h 00m

R16 499

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R17 106

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

14:10-11:50

1 stop36h 40m

R18 220

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

11:15-15:00

2 stops37h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

17:30-10:40

2 stops55h 10m

R18 692

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

11:15-15:00

2 stops37h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

17:30-10:40

2 stops31h 10m

R20 632

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

19:00-17:09

2 stops32h 09m

San Jose

Sat 21/3

11:00-10:30

2 stops38h 30m

R29 658

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:45-22:49

2 stops43h 04m

Oakland

Mon 16/2

6:15-3:55

2 stops35h 40m

R30 315

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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 902. 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 169.

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

Best One-Way Price	R10 814
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 896
Fastest flight time	26h 10m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 814 (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 R14 896 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa takes 26h 10m (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 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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