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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 676

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12:55 - 10:30
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JNB
36h 35m
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17:50 - 16:40
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R17 318Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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18:45 - 10:30
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17:50 - 16:40
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R17 794Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
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18:00 - 16:40
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R17 845Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9
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18:00 - 16:40
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R17 862Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9
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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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18:45 - 10:30
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17:50 - 16:40
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R18 219Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10
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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 236Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 - 18:35
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19:50 - 9:50
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R18 253Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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R18 270Singapore Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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22:55 - 15:50
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R18 542Kenya Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
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 OR Tambo Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 22 March 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 318

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 794
Fastest return journey

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 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

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

Sun 23/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R18 219

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

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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?

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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 930, 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 May, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R18 474.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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 OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco for as low as R17 488 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 58% 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 March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 2% cheaper 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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Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (SFO to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

29h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 29h 30m
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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  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 16963,2 km. By plane, this route typically takes 29h 30m.

  • 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to Johannesburg flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Johannesburg that suits you.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg.

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