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

Qatar Airways and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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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18:45 - 10:30

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JNB

30h 45m1 stop

17:50 - 10:50

JNB

SFO

26h 00m1 stop

R17 290Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30

11:40 - 19:00

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JNB

21h 20m1 stop

21:55 - 21:55

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34h 00m1 stop

R17 455Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1

15:00 - 18:40

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41h 40m2 stops

13:45 - 12:40

JNB

SFO

32h 55m1 stop

R17 504Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23

23:40 - 19:40

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35h 00m1 stop

21:55 - 19:12

JNB

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30h 17m1 stop

R17 537Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

21:35 - 19:40

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JNB

37h 05m1 stop

21:55 - 20:24

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31h 29m1 stop

R17 586Delta

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 23

18:50 - 10:50

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30h 00m1 stop

19:05 - 11:05

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26h 00m1 stop

R17 603Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 20

13:45 - 21:20

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22h 35m1 stop

23:15 - 11:45

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45h 30m1 stop

R17 669KLM

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11

15:40 - 12:10

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34h 30m1 stop

23:59 - 11:50

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45h 51m1 stop

R17 685KLM

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30

11:00 - 21:20

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25h 20m2 stops

23:15 - 11:45

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45h 30m1 stop

R17 735KLM

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12

11:00 - 21:20

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25h 20m2 stops

23:15 - 11:45

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45h 30m1 stop

R17 751KLM

Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 28

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 15

SFO18:45San Francisco

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 30

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

SFO10:50San Francisco

R17 290

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Mar 31

SFO12:55San Francisco

36h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 14

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:40San Francisco

R17 603

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Feb 7

SFO18:50San Francisco

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 20

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

SFO16:45San Francisco

R17 900

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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United Airlines

Jan 20

SFO23:56San Francisco

32h 39m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 39m

1 stop

SFO13:39San Francisco

R17 455

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United Airlines

Mar 31

SFO10:05San Francisco

23h 25m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 25

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:40San Francisco

R18 213

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United Airlines

Jan 16

SFO7:25San Francisco

25h 10m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m

1 stop

SFO15:55San Francisco

R18 295

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R17 603

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San Francisco

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R17 685

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San Francisco

Thu 30/4

11:00-21:20

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:15-11:45

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R17 735

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San Francisco

Sun 29/3

11:00-21:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, February 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 R19 004. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R19 317.

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 R21 875 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 R20 108 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 10m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 10m

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 10m 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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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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