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 20h 15m 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

Feb 2

CPT

30h 13m

1 stop

SFO

Feb 19

SFO

25h 15m

1 stop

CPT

R14 405

Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 11

SFO

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R15 143

Turkish Airlines

Mar 25

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Apr 13

SFO

36h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R15 438

United Airlines

Feb 2

CPT

28h 37m

2 stops

SFO

Feb 19

SFO

23h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R15 586

Multiple Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

29h 15m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 11

SFO

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R15 832

Turkish Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 28

SFO

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R15 881

Multiple Airlines

Mar 4

JNB

29h 15m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 11

SFO

30h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R15 930

Turkish Airlines

Feb 14

JNB

25h 55m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 28

SFO

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R15 947

Delta

Mar 4

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 11

SFO

35h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R15 963

Delta

Feb 15

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO

Mar 29

SFO

28h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R15 996

Delta

Mar 4

JNB

33h 35m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 11

SFO

29h 07m

2 stops

JNB

R16 062

Delta

Feb 14

JNB

33h 35m

2 stops

SFO

Mar 28

SFO

35h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R16 094

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Delta

Jun 28

CPT

34h 43m

2 stops

SJC

Aug 6

SJC

25h 35m

1 stop

CPT

R16 767

Delta

Jun 28

CPT

31h 44m

1 stop

SJC

Aug 6

SJC

23h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R16 800

Delta

Jun 28

CPT

34h 43m

2 stops

SJC

Aug 6

SJC

25h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R18 490

Qatar Airways

May 1

CPT

38h 49m

2 stops

SJC

May 27

SJC

42h 30m

2 stops

CPT

R30 630

American Airlines

Jun 28

CPT

36h 21m

2 stops

SJC

Aug 6

SJC

30h 49m

3 stops

CPT

R56 355

American Airlines

Jun 28

CPT

36h 21m

2 stops

SJC

Aug 6

SJC

30h 49m

3 stops

CPT

R56 372

Qatar Airways

May 1

CPT

38h 49m

2 stops

SJC

May 27

SJC

40h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R142 356

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21:30 - 17:43

CPT

SFO

30h 13m

1 stop

8:00 - 19:15

SFO

CPT

25h 15m

1 stop

R14 405Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19

19:05 - 16:45

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 10:50

SFO

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

R15 143Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

19:05 - 17:45

JNB

SFO

31h 40m

1 stop

12:55 - 10:30

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

R15 438Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 13

20:50 - 17:36

CPT

SFO

30h 46m

2 stops

8:25 - 16:10

SFO

CPT

21h 45m

1 stop

R15 586United Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19

7:55 - 18:00

CPT

SFO

43h 05m

1 stop

17:55 - 5:50

SFO

CPT

26h 55m

2 stops

R16 488KLM

Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6

19:35 - 22:49

JNB

OAK

37h 14m

2 stops

9:54 - 7:35

OAK

JNB

35h 41m

2 stops

R23 330British Airways

Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

22:00 - 22:49

JNB

OAK

34h 49m

2 stops

9:54 - 7:35

OAK

JNB

35h 41m

2 stops

R23 969British Airways

Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

11:15 - 13:38

DUR

SFO

36h 23m

2 stops

10:35 - 10:40

SFO

DUR

39h 05m

2 stops

R24 691United Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

13:00 - 18:49

CPT

SJC

38h 49m

2 stops

8:00 - 11:30

SJC

CPT

42h 30m

2 stops

R30 630Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 27

13:00 - 18:49

CPT

SJC

38h 49m

2 stops

9:50 - 11:30

SJC

CPT

40h 40m

2 stops

R142 356Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 27

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-17:43

1 stop30h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

8:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

R14 405

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 143

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-17:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R15 438

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

20:50-17:36

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

8:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

R15 586

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

7:55-18:00

1 stop43h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

17:55-5:50

2 stops26h 55m

R16 488

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:35-22:49

2 stops37h 14m

Oakland

Tue 17/2

9:54-7:35

2 stops35h 41m

R23 330

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-22:49

2 stops34h 49m

Oakland

Tue 17/2

9:54-7:35

2 stops35h 41m

R23 969

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/3

11:15-13:38

2 stops36h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

10:35-10:40

2 stops39h 05m

R24 691

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-18:49

2 stops38h 49m

San Jose

Wed 27/5

8:00-11:30

2 stops42h 30m

R30 630

Cape TownSan Jose

CPT - SJC

CPTSJC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-18:49

2 stops38h 49m

San Jose

Wed 27/5

9:50-11:30

2 stops40h 40m

R142 356

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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 35% 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 648
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 405
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 R10 648 (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 405 (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, United Airlines and British Airways happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 35% 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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