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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 676

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Kenya Airways Logo
22:55 - 15:50
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:23
JNB
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SFO
34h 23m
2 stops
R17 777Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, May 6
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18:45 - 10:30
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JNB
30h 45m
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17:50 - 10:50
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R17 845Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10
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18:45 - 10:30
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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 16:40
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31h 40m
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R17 862Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9
Kenya Airways Logo
16:00 - 15:50
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JNB
38h 50m
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Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:23
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SFO
34h 23m
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R17 930Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, May 7
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15:55 - 8:50
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31h 55m
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14:45 - 13:35
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R18 117Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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11:45 - 18:35
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19:50 - 9:50
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47h 00m
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R18 236Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 - 18:35
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45h 50m
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19:50 - 9:50
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47h 00m
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R18 253Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:45 - 18:35
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45h 50m
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19:50 - 9:50
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47h 00m
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R18 270Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
Kenya Airways Logo
22:55 - 15:50
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31h 55m
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Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:29
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34h 29m
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R18 542Kenya Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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18:45 - 10:30
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17:50 - 16:40
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31h 50m
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R18 593Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 845
Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 862
Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 10
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R18 219

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 4
SFO15:55San Francisco
31h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
R18 117
Qatar Airways
May 4
SFO15:55San Francisco
31h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
R18 661
Qatar Airways
Sept 7
SFO15:55San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 21
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
R18 916

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

22:55-15:50

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

17:00-18:23

2 stops34h 23m

R17 777
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

R17 845

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R17 862

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

16:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:00-18:23

2 stops34h 23m

R17 930

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

15:55-8:50

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

R18 117

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

R18 236

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R18 253

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R18 270

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

22:55-15:50

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

17:00-18:29

2 stops34h 29m

R18 542

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R18 593

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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 R17 930. The month of February is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R18 474.

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 R22 238 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 488 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

29h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 29h 30m
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. 29h 30m 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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Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to Johannesburg flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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