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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R9 807

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
R16 152Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
29h 05m
1 stop
R16 168Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
R16 456Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
Kenya Airways Logo
23:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:57
JNB
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SFO
30h 57m
2 stops
R16 665Kenya Airways
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
R16 825British Airways
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
R16 857British Airways
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 28
British Airways Logo
15:52 - 7:00
SFO
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JNB
30h 08m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
-
SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
R16 889British Airways
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
15:52 - 7:00
SFO
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JNB
30h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
R16 905American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
15:52 - 7:00
SFO
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JNB
30h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
R16 921American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 27
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 7:00
SFO
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 15m
2 stops
R16 985British Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways
May 7
SFO23:55San Francisco
30h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 57m
2 stops
SFO14:57San Francisco
R16 665
Kenya Airways
Mar 17
SFO22:55San Francisco
31h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 54m
2 stops
SFO18:54San Francisco
R17 722

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
May 5
SFO16:35San Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R16 825
British Airways
May 3
SFO16:35San Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 28
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R16 857
British Airways
May 1
SFO15:52San Francisco
30h 08m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R16 889

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 23 February 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R16 152

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

13:45-9:50

1 stop29h 05m

R16 168

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R16 456

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

23:55-15:50

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:00-14:57

2 stops30h 57m

R16 665

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 825

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

R16 857

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

15:52-7:00

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 889

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

15:52-7:00

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 905

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

15:52-7:00

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

R16 921

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

16:35-7:00

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:25-17:40

2 stops31h 15m

R16 985

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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 to Johannesburg?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R17 242. The month of February is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R17 418.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R20 891 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco for as low as R17 193 on momondo.

Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Fastest flight time

22h 34m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 34m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Johannesburg.
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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 34m 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 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.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Johannesburg flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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