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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 178

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:35SFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R17 459Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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13:10 - 10:50SFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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19:05 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R17 766Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:35SFO-JNB
36h 45m1 stop
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17:55 - 10:45JNB-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
R17 937Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 21
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8:25 - 18:35SFO-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
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22:00 - 12:15JNB-SFO
24h 15m1 stop
R18 039United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:10 - 10:50SFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 10:45JNB-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
R18 090Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 2
United Airlines Logo
9:10 - 18:35SFO-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:40JNB-SFO
29h 40m2 stops
R18 107United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13
Delta Logo
22:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 21:55JNB-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
R18 124Delta
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
14:05 - 19:00SFO-JNB
42h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 23:00JNB-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
R18 176Delta
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R18 193Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 31
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:20SFO-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
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23:15 - 11:45JNB-SFO
45h 30m1 stop
R18 244KLM
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Delta
Feb 4
SFO22:00San Francisco
35h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 54m
1 stop
SFO19:49San Francisco
R18 124
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Delta
Mar 1
SFO14:05San Francisco
42h 55m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 10
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 05m
1 stop
SFO23:00San Francisco
R18 176
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Delta
Apr 14
SFO6:00San Francisco
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
R18 568
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Brussels Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Brussels Airlines
Nov 26
SFO14:40San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 20
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:40San Francisco
R21 794
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Brussels Airlines
Nov 26
SFO14:40San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 20
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:40San Francisco
R21 811
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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 17 November 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

R17 459

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R17 766

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

12:50-10:35

1 stop36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:55-10:45

1 stop25h 50m

R17 937

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

8:25-18:35

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-12:15

1 stop24h 15m

R18 039

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

14:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

17:55-10:45

1 stop25h 50m

R18 090

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

9:10-18:35

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-17:40

2 stops29h 40m

R18 107

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:55-21:55

1 stop34h 00m

R18 124

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

14:05-19:00

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

21:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

R18 176

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:55-16:45

1 stop31h 50m

R18 193

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 244

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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, March 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 R20 138. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R20 821.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Johannesburg is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R23 113. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R34 544.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R24 708. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the evening when prices are around R28 400.

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 930 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 R21 111 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

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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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