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 Los Angeles is 24h 35m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles is 24h 55m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Virgin Atlantic

Dec 2

CPT

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 5

SFO

33h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R16 417

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JNB

35h 16m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 25

SFO

33h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R17 561

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Delta

Dec 13

CPT

37h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 11

SFO

37h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R17 782

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Delta

Dec 13

CPT

40h 45m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 11

SFO

37h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R17 970

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Delta

Dec 13

CPT

37h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 11

SFO

30h 15m

1 stop

CPT

R18 721

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JNB

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 25

SFO

32h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R20 496

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Delta

Dec 2

CPT

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 5

SFO

35h 26m

2 stops

CPT

R20 564

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Delta

Dec 2

CPT

33h 41m

2 stops

SFO

Jan 5

SFO

35h 26m

2 stops

CPT

R20 649

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JNB

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 25

SFO

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R20 666

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Etihad Airways

Feb 8

JNB

38h 22m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 25

SFO

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB

R21 110

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 2

CPT

36h 12m

3 stops

SFO

Jan 5

SFO

52h 40m

3 stops

CPT

R21 639

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Virgin Atlantic

Dec 28

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 7

SFO

23h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R21 639

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

38h 15m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

59h 38m

2 stops

CPT

R23 909

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

33h 28m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

35h 38m

2 stops

CPT

R23 926

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American Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

31h 48m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

38h 19m

2 stops

CPT

R24 080

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

34h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R31 128

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

34h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R31 162

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Delta

Feb 4

CPT

35h 06m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

34h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R31 350

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

3 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R31 401

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

3 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R31 452

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United Airlines

Feb 4

CPT

32h 22m

3 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

23h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R31 623

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Qatar Airways

Dec 13

CPT

44h 24m

2 stops

SJC

Jan 11

SJC

39h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R41 794

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20:50 - 14:40CPT-SFO

27h 50m1 stop

16:30 - 12:05SFO-CPT

33h 35m1 stop

R16 417Virgin Atlantic

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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Jan 5

23:15 - 0:26JNB-SFO

34h 11m2 stops

22:30 - 19:40SFO-JNB

36h 10m1 stop

R16 827Delta

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Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 28

23:15 - 0:26JNB-SFO

34h 11m2 stops

11:05 - 21:20SFO-JNB

25h 15m2 stops

R16 963Delta

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Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 28

22:00 - 23:16JNB-SFO

35h 16m2 stops

14:00 - 8:10SFO-JNB

33h 10m2 stops

R17 561Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Mar 25

19:00 - 12:40JNB-SFO

26h 40m1 stop

0:45 - 17:45SFO-JNB

32h 00m2 stops

R20 701United Airlines

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Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 27

20:50 - 12:08CPT-SFO

25h 18m1 stop

22:35 - 7:40SFO-CPT

47h 05m2 stops

R23 431United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 22

19:10 - 12:50DUR-SFO

27h 40m1 stop

15:40 - 17:10SFO-DUR

39h 30m1 stop

R35 053Emirates

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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

12:35 - 22:59CPT-SJC

44h 24m2 stops

9:05 - 10:30SJC-CPT

39h 25m2 stops

R41 794Qatar Airways

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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Jan 11

16:00 - 11:05DUR-SFO

29h 05m1 stop

18:50 - 19:50SFO-DUR

39h 00m2 stops

R42 664Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

19:10 - 12:14DUR-SFO

51h 04m2 stops

15:40 - 19:50SFO-DUR

66h 10m2 stops

R46 623Emirates

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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

16:30-12:05

1 stop33h 35m

R16 417

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-0:26

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R16 827

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-0:26

2 stops34h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

11:05-21:20

2 stops25h 15m

R16 963

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-23:16

2 stops35h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:00-8:10

2 stops33h 10m

R17 561

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

0:45-17:45

2 stops32h 00m

R20 701

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

20:50-12:08

1 stop25h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 22/12

22:35-7:40

2 stops47h 05m

R23 431

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

19:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

15:40-17:10

1 stop39h 30m

R35 053

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

12:35-22:59

2 stops44h 24m

San Jose

Sun 11/1

9:05-10:30

2 stops39h 25m

R41 794

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/11

16:00-11:05

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

18:50-19:50

2 stops39h 00m

R42 664

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 30/12

19:10-12:14

2 stops51h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

15:40-19:50

2 stops66h 10m

R46 623

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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 R17 098. 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 391.

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

Best One-Way Price	R11 127
Best Round-Trip Price	R16 417
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 R11 127 (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 R16 417 (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 12 as of November 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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