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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 474

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20:55 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 20:19JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
42h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 290Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1
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20:29 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 21m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 14:44JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
35h 39m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 647Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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20:55 - 0:25SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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5:25 - 12:39JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
41h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 841Kenya Airways
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19
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20:55 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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5:25 - 13:44JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
42h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 906Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1
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22:00 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 15:11JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
37h 06m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R18 922Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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22:00 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
35h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 004Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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20:44 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 22:49JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
38h 49m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 052Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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14:55 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
30h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 068Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:00 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 21:41JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
42h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 117Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:00 - 15:50SFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 21:41JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
42h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
R19 198Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 27
SFO16:00San Francisco
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
2 stops
SFO12:40San Francisco
R20 545
Qatar Airways
Sept 28
SFO16:20San Francisco
56h 20m
2 stops
JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 5
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
R23 726
Qatar Airways
Sept 17
SFO16:20San Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 3
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
57h 05m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
R24 635

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Sept 29
SFO17:00San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 22
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:10San Francisco
R26 290
Emirates
Sept 24
SFO17:00San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 27
JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 05m
1 stop
SFO14:10San Francisco
R27 150
Emirates
Sept 17
SFO17:00San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 3
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:10San Francisco
R27 718

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

20:55-15:50

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

12:05-20:19

2 stops42h 14m

R18 290

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

20:29-15:50

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

12:05-14:44

2 stops35h 39m

R18 647

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

20:55-0:25

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

5:25-12:39

2 stops41h 14m

R18 841

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

20:55-15:50

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

5:25-13:44

2 stops42h 19m

R18 906

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

22:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

12:05-15:11

2 stops37h 06m

R18 922
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

22:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

12:05-13:40

2 stops35h 35m

R19 004

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

20:44-15:50

2 stops34h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

17:00-22:49

2 stops38h 49m

R19 052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

14:55-15:50

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:00-13:40

2 stops30h 40m

R19 068

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

6:00-15:50

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

12:05-21:41

2 stops42h 36m

R19 117

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

6:00-15:50

2 stops48h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

12:05-21:41

2 stops42h 36m

R19 198

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R24 732 to R30 380.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R18 290.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 657, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from San Francisco during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R19 231.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R23 153 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco for as low as R18 939 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

R11 474

Fastest flight time

25h 00m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R11 474. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 290.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 25h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 16962,6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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