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 Kastrup Copenhagen is 14h 40m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Kastrup Copenhagen is on average. Kastrup Copenhagen is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 27

CPT

30h 26m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

20h 50m

1 stop

CPT

R15 160

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 2

CPT

31h 26m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R15 246

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 27

CPT

35h 35m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

25h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R15 993

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United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

27h 18m

2 stops

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

32h 50m

1 stop

CPT

R16 236

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 27

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 601

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 31

CPT

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 7

SFO

33h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R16 809

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 2

JNB

29h 52m

2 stops

SFO

Oct 8

SFO

22h 42m

1 stop

JNB

R16 809

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SWISS

Oct 27

CPT

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

36h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R16 879

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Virgin Atlantic

Dec 21

JNB

34h 02m

1 stop

SFO

Jan 12

SFO

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 879

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United Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

29h 48m

2 stops

SFO

Nov 9

SFO

30h 11m

2 stops

CPT

R16 931

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United Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

33h 19m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 26

SFO

31h 52m

2 stops

JNB

R16 931

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Delta

Feb 13

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 28

SFO

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R16 948

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British Airways

Feb 4

CPT

37h 14m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

37h 53m

2 stops

CPT

R22 505

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British Airways

Feb 4

CPT

33h 09m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

37h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R22 540

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British Airways

Feb 4

CPT

33h 09m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

37h 53m

2 stops

CPT

R22 574

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

CPT

39h 18m

2 stops

SJC

Nov 9

SJC

36h 39m

2 stops

CPT

R31 465

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Virgin Atlantic

Feb 4

CPT

32h 01m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

20h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R31 708

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Virgin Atlantic

Feb 4

CPT

32h 01m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

20h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R31 743

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Virgin Atlantic

Feb 4

CPT

37h 09m

2 stops

SJC

Feb 8

SJC

20h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R31 813

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to San Francisco Bay Area

21:30 - 18:56CPT-SFO

30h 26m1 stop

12:25 - 19:15SFO-CPT

20h 50m1 stop

R15 160Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9

21:30 - 18:56CPT-SFO

31h 26m1 stop

7:05 - 19:15SFO-CPT

26h 10m1 stop

R15 246Virgin Atlantic

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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9

20:50 - 15:08CPT-SFO

27h 18m2 stops

21:20 - 16:10SFO-CPT

32h 50m1 stop

R16 236United Airlines

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9

19:05 - 11:05JNB-SFO

26h 00m1 stop

18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R16 601Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 27

20:50 - 17:38CPT-SFO

29h 48m2 stops

23:59 - 16:10SFO-CPT

30h 11m2 stops

R16 931United Airlines

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9

19:10 - 16:45JNB-SFO

31h 35m1 stop

18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R17 278Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

19:35 - 19:23JNB-OAK

33h 48m2 stops

14:49 - 10:25OAK-JNB

33h 36m2 stops

R18 528British Airways

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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

19:35 - 19:23JNB-OAK

33h 48m2 stops

14:49 - 7:35OAK-JNB

30h 46m2 stops

R18 563British Airways

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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

12:25 - 12:40DUR-SFO

34h 15m2 stops

9:12 - 10:55SFO-DUR

39h 43m3 stops

R27 628Qatar Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9

12:05 - 18:00DUR-SFO

38h 55m3 stops

20:13 - 10:55SFO-DUR

52h 42m3 stops

R27 645Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Nov 12

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

21:30-18:56

1 stop30h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

12:25-19:15

1 stop20h 50m

R15 160

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

21:30-18:56

1 stop31h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

7:05-19:15

1 stop26h 10m

R15 246

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

20:50-15:08

2 stops27h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

21:20-16:10

1 stop32h 50m

R16 236

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 601

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

20:50-17:38

2 stops29h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

23:59-16:10

2 stops30h 11m

R16 931

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 278

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-19:23

2 stops33h 48m

Oakland

Mon 17/11

14:49-10:25

2 stops33h 36m

R18 528

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-19:23

2 stops33h 48m

Oakland

Mon 17/11

14:49-7:35

2 stops30h 46m

R18 563

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

12:25-12:40

2 stops34h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

9:12-10:55

3 stops39h 43m

R27 628

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 13/10

12:05-18:00

3 stops38h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

20:13-10:55

3 stops52h 42m

R27 645

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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 398. 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 731.

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

Best One-Way Price	R11 131
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 160
Fastest flight time	25h 40m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 131 (Durban King Shaka Intl 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 R15 160 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa takes 25h 40m (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, British Airways and United Airlines happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 31% 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 September 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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