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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R10 544

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg departing on 9/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best price found

R10 544

Fastest flight time

22h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R10 544. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 123.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 05m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

March. The cheapest time of year to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco is March. The most expensive is July.

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Johannesburg?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday. The most expensive is usually Monday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

In the afternoon. San Francisco to Johannesburg flights are approximately 10% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg from San Francisco?

Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Johannesburg flight route?

San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best San Francisco - Johannesburg flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Johannesburg flights?

58 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg is approximately 58 days to departure

If you are looking to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you are most likely going to fly from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Johannesburg, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when travelling to Johannesburg, you can try San Jose Airport (in San Jose) or Oakland Airport (in Oakland). If you are looking for an alternate airport to fly into near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport is a great option and is located in Sun City Resort. The least expensive flight option from San Francisco to Johannesburg will typically be SFO — JNB during the month of March with an average price of R20 123 RT.

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY)R26 843
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)R20 123
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)R26 256
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY)R38 712
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)R26 256
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Easily compare return flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg by changing tabs
Qatar Airways
May 12
SFO16:10San Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 21
JNB13:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R20 123
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 20
SFO13:15San Francisco
36h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 29
JNB18:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 15m
1 stop
SFO11:20San Francisco
R22 811
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Kenya Airways
Apr 15
SFO21:59San Francisco
32h 51m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 26
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 28m
2 stops
SFO19:28San Francisco
R23 852
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RwandAir
Apr 10
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 50m
3 stops
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 17
JNB16:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
3 stops
SFO13:50San Francisco
R24 212
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 20
SFO21:07San Francisco
30h 58m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 24
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 51m
3 stops
SFO17:21San Francisco
R24 912
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American Airlines
Apr 27
SFO15:35San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 4
JNB21:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
SFO13:15San Francisco
R25 101
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, view some of our deals below provided by Qatar Airways, RwandAir and SWISS
Qatar Airways
Apr 9
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 544
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Multiple Airlines
Apr 8
SFO0:30San Francisco
48h 20m
2 stops
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 119
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RwandAir
Jul 24
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 50m
3 stops
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 368
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Search last-minute flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
Apr 6
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 19
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 00m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R24 231
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Multiple Airlines
Apr 6
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 19
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
2 stops
SFO16:10San Francisco
R27 733
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 6
SFO22:50San Francisco
29h 15m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
49h 44m
3 stops
SFO1:04San Francisco
R27 752
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Delta
Apr 6
SFO11:05San Francisco
36h 35m
2 stops
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 19
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 40m
2 stops
SFO21:30San Francisco
R32 787
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Lufthansa
Apr 6
SFO21:05San Francisco
26h 25m
2 stops
JNB8:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:40San Francisco
R33 223
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Qatar Airways
Apr 6
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m
2 stops
SFO18:00San Francisco
R29 380
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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg with momondo
Airline
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R21 609Free CancellationRating
7,5
3 744 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R22 789Free CancellationRating
7,7
4 553 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R24 538Free CancellationRating
7,7
755 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R26 463Free CancellationRating
7,4
11 481 reviews
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RwandAir flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best RwandAir deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
RwandAir
Apr 10
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 50m
3 stops
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 17
JNB16:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
3 stops
SFO13:50San Francisco
R24 212
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RwandAir
Jul 3
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 50m
3 stops
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jul 19
JNB16:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
3 stops
SFO13:50San Francisco
R25 385
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RwandAir
Apr 26
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 50m
3 stops
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB16:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
3 stops
SFO13:50San Francisco
R25 688
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 12
SFO16:10San Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 21
JNB13:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R20 123
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Qatar Airways
Apr 27
SFO16:10San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB13:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R20 180
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Qatar Airways
Apr 28
SFO16:10San Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
JNB3:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R20 766
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  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg by plane?

    San Francisco and Johannesburg are 16951,1 km apart from one another. 22h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Johannesburg

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
San Jose to Sun City Resort Flights
Fastest flight time30h 41m
Cheapest priceR26 843
Los Angeles to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time22h 30m
Cheapest priceR17 302
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Fastest flight time27h 25m
Cheapest priceR30 023
Los Angeles to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time22h 35m
Cheapest priceR17 378
San Francisco to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time22h 30m
Cheapest priceR20 672
San Jose to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time37h 34m
Cheapest priceR22 470
Oakland, California to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time36h 55m
Cheapest priceR22 470
Ontario to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time31h 35m
Cheapest priceR23 152
Ontario to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time33h 29m
Cheapest priceR22 470
Santa Ana to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time37h 28m
Cheapest priceR26 067
Burbank to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time39h 38m
Cheapest priceR22 470
San Diego to Sun City Resort Flights
Fastest flight time31h 34m
Cheapest priceR36 838

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