Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the Johannesburg to Singapore and Singapore to San Francisco sectors. Menus are created to suit long-haul travel, with thoughtfully balanced dishes and snacks served at appropriate intervals to match the journey length and time of day.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals to meet different dietary preferences and health needs. You can request these when you book or via Manage Booking before you fly, so we can have your selected option prepared and loaded for your specific flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected premium cabins can pre-order from our Book the Cook service on this route, accessing a wider choice of main courses prepared specially for you. This allows you to confirm your preferred dish in advance of your flight.

Beverage Service
A range of hot and cold beverages, including juices and soft drinks, is available throughout the flight, along with alcoholic options for adults. Our signature Singapore Sling is available on board, so you can enjoy a classic taste of our heritage during your journey.

For flights between Johannesburg and San Francisco, the piece concept applies to checked baggage. Checked baggage: Economy Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 23kg; Premium Economy Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 23kg; Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final baggage allowance is confirmed on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Singapore and from Singapore to San Francisco once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On both the Johannesburg to Singapore and Singapore to San Francisco sectors, the Airbus A350-900 offers Economy Class seats with a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, plus adjustable headrests to support you on long flights. Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, with extra recline and leg rest features to enhance comfort. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat, giving you more personal space and the ability to rest properly between continents.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

When departing from Johannesburg for San Francisco, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may use the South African Airways The Lounge (Premium) at O. R. Tambo International Airport. Lounge access depends on your cabin class or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and is linked to your departing boarding pass.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport on the way to San Francisco, eligible customers may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge entitlements are determined by your onward flight from Singapore.

If you have a longer layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can join one of the official transit tours into the city, typically available for layovers of about 5.5 hours or more, subject to tour schedules and eligibility. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy airport attractions such as themed gardens, rest areas, play zones, and, in some terminals, cinemas and pool facilities. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it’s an integral part of your journey.

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Standard Time, which is UTC+2 and does not observe daylight saving time. San Francisco follows Pacific Time: Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8) from roughly November to March, and Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) from roughly March to November. This means San Francisco is generally 9 or 10 hours behind Johannesburg, depending on the time of year.

Visa and entry requirements for travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. We recommend checking with the relevant embassy or consulate, as well as official government travel websites, well before departure to ensure you have the correct documents.

For flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco via Singapore, we recommend arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows enough time for check-in, security screening, and immigration, especially during busy travel periods.

When connecting in Singapore Changi Airport, you will typically follow clearly signposted transfer routes to your next gate. In many cases you will not need to clear immigration if your bags are checked through and you remain in the transit area. Always check your boarding passes and airport screens for gate information and minimum connection times.

The time difference between Johannesburg and San Francisco can be significant, so it helps to start adjusting your sleep pattern slightly before departure, stay hydrated during the flight, and move around the cabin when it is safe to do so. Once you arrive, spending time outdoors in natural daylight can support your body clock as you adapt.