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 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is 15h 05m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is 18h on average. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is the most popular airport in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 19

CPT

32h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 1

SFO

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R14 993

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American Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

33h 23m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 15

SFO

32h 26m

2 stops

JNB

R15 406

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 7

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 16

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R15 820

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American Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

31h 48m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 15

SFO

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R15 969

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SWISS

Mar 8

JNB

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 15

SFO

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R16 035

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 14

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 21

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R16 068

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United Airlines

Jan 19

CPT

28h 06m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 1

SFO

25h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R16 167

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Delta

Feb 14

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 21

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R16 167

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Delta

Mar 8

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 17

SFO

37h 36m

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JNB

R16 184

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United Airlines

Feb 14

CPT

29h 01m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 21

SFO

22h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R16 217

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Delta

Feb 14

JNB

30h 53m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 21

SFO

27h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R16 250

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Delta

Mar 5

JNB

45h 51m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 17

SFO

21h 54m

1 stop

JNB

R16 366

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British Airways

Jan 22

CPT

36h 04m

2 stops

SJC

Jan 26

SJC

44h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R22 687

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British Airways

Jan 22

CPT

34h 39m

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SJC

Jan 26

SJC

44h 10m

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CPT

R22 720

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British Airways

Jan 22

CPT

34h 39m

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SJC

Jan 26

SJC

44h 10m

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R23 581

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21:30 - 20:25

CPT

SFO

32h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

21h 35m1 stop

R14 993Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

22:00 - 21:23

JNB

SFO

33h 23m2 stops

16:59 - 10:25

SFO

JNB

32h 26m2 stops

R15 406American Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15

19:10 - 11:05

JNB

SFO

25h 55m1 stop

19:50 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R15 820Turkish Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 16

22:00 - 19:48

JNB

SFO

31h 48m2 stops

21:40 - 7:35

SFO

JNB

24h 55m1 stop

R15 969American Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15

19:10 - 11:05

JNB

SFO

25h 55m1 stop

18:50 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R16 068Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

20:50 - 12:15

CPT

SFO

25h 25m1 stop

8:35 - 18:00

SFO

CPT

23h 25m2 stops

R16 167United Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

20:50 - 15:51

CPT

SFO

29h 01m2 stops

7:25 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

22h 45m2 stops

R16 217United Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

8:00 - 11:50

CPT

SFO

37h 50m1 stop

15:40 - 5:50

SFO

CPT

28h 10m1 stop

R16 714KLM

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

18:55 - 15:00

CPT

SFO

30h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 12:10

SFO

CPT

32h 40m1 stop

R18 997British Airways

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

20:45 - 18:45

CPT

SFO

32h 00m1 stop

17:30 - 12:10

SFO

CPT

32h 40m1 stop

R19 030British Airways

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

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Return

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Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-20:25

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

11:40-19:15

1 stop21h 35m

R14 993

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

22:00-21:23

2 stops33h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

16:59-10:25

2 stops32h 26m

R15 406

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:10-11:05

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 820

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

22:00-19:48

2 stops31h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

21:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

R15 969

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:10-11:05

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 068

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

8:35-18:00

2 stops23h 25m

R16 167

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

20:50-15:51

2 stops29h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

7:25-16:10

2 stops22h 45m

R16 217

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

8:00-11:50

1 stop37h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 714

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

18:55-15:00

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

17:30-12:10

1 stop32h 40m

R18 997

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:45-18:45

1 stop32h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

17:30-12:10

1 stop32h 40m

R19 030

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Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Best One-Way Price	R10 988
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 993
Fastest flight time	32h 40m

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 988 (Cape Town 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 R14 993 (Cape Town Intl to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from South Africa takes 32h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Oakland).

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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, 33% 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.

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 January 2026.

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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