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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R8 953

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 24/11. 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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Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:45 - 8:20
SFO
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JNB
29h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 14:40
JNB
-
SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
R14 390Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:05 - 10:05
SFO
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JNB
35h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 14:40
JNB
-
SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
R14 423Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:45 - 10:05
SFO
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JNB
25h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 18:52
JNB
-
SFO
31h 12m
2 stops
R14 505Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
34h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:35
JNB
-
SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
R18 989Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 21:39
JNB
-
SFO
43h 34m
2 stops
R19 038Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
34h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:35
JNB
-
SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
R19 055Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
22:35 - 10:55
SFO
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JNB
51h 20m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:52
JNB
-
SFO
30h 52m
2 stops
R19 663Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 15:50
SFO
-
JNB
30h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 21:28
JNB
-
SFO
37h 28m
2 stops
R19 876Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 19:20
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 9:50
JNB
-
SFO
46h 25m
1 stop
R19 925Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 0:15
SFO
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JNB
39h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 13:38
JNB
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SFO
34h 33m
2 stops
R19 991Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sept 8
SFO22:35San Francisco
51h 20m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 22
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 52m
2 stops
SFO14:52San Francisco
R19 663
Kenya Airways
Sept 15
SFO22:35San Francisco
51h 20m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 29
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 52m
2 stops
SFO14:52San Francisco
R20 221
Kenya Airways
Oct 11
SFO22:45San Francisco
51h 10m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 26
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 03m
2 stops
SFO13:38San Francisco
R20 238

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Sept 16
SFO11:45San Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 19
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:50San Francisco
R19 925
Singapore Airlines
Nov 10
SFO9:40San Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB6:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 1
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO7:50San Francisco
R21 125
Singapore Airlines
Sept 17
SFO11:45San Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 3
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:50San Francisco
R21 190

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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 28 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

16:45-8:20

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

21:40-14:40

1 stop27h 00m

R14 390

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

13:05-10:05

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

21:40-14:40

1 stop27h 00m

R14 423
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

22:45-10:05

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

21:40-18:52

2 stops31h 12m

R14 505

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

20:45-15:50

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:00-19:35

2 stops36h 35m

R18 989

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

23:59-15:50

2 stops30h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

12:05-21:39

2 stops43h 34m

R19 038

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

20:45-15:50

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:00-19:35

2 stops36h 35m

R19 055

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

22:35-10:55

2 stops51h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:00-14:52

2 stops30h 52m

R19 663

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

23:59-15:50

2 stops30h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

17:00-21:28

2 stops37h 28m

R19 876

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

11:45-19:20

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

20:25-9:50

1 stop46h 25m

R19 925

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:50-0:15

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

12:05-13:38

2 stops34h 33m

R19 991

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Johannesburg?

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 R10 907. The month of July is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R11 646.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 R22 396 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 R16 032 on momondo.

Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 35m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg by plane?

    San Francisco and Johannesburg are 16950,5 km apart from one another. 22h 35m 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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