No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 24h 59m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Munich, London and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $900.
Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco
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How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection.
The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide.
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When to visit San Francisco
Weather by month
Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.
Jan
+14°+8°+12°8 days
Feb
+14°+8°+12°9 days
Mar
+14°+8°+12°11 days
Apr
+16°+9°+13°3 days
May
+18°+11°+13°2 days
Jun
+18°+12°+14°0 days
Jul
+18°+13°+15°0 days
Aug
+20°+14°+16°0 days
Sep
+20°+14°+17°2 days
Oct
+20°+13°+16°3 days
Nov
+16°+10°+14°8 days
Dec
+13°+8°+13°13 days
Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Johannesburg to cities closest to San Francisco
Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 5h 32m after it, about 24h 59m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $900. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and San Francisco?
Atlanta (24h 59m total), Amsterdam (25h 11m total), Munich (25h 16m total), London (25h 25m total) and Frankfurt (25h 30m total).
How far is San Francisco from Johannesburg?
10,541 mi (16,964 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.
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