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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 170

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 16:45
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R16 879Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
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19:50 - 10:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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19:05 - 12:05
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m1 stop
R17 177Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 27
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15:55 - 8:50
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:35
JNB
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SFO
33h 05m2 stops
R17 293Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R17 342Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:25 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
26h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:27
JNB
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SFO
27h 27m2 stops
R17 359United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05
JNB
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26h 00m1 stop
R17 475Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m1 stop
R17 491Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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8:00 - 19:00
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JNB
25h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:48
JNB
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SFO
29h 53m1 stop
R17 508Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 18:35
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JNB
22h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:15
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24h 15m1 stop
R17 524United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Feb 5
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8:00 - 19:00
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21:55 - 15:03
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27h 08m2 stops
R17 574Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Mar 3

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 16
SFO7:00San Francisco
25h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 1
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 13m
1 stop
SFO18:13San Francisco
R17 359
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United Airlines
Jan 12
SFO10:35San Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:40San Francisco
R18 286
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United Airlines
Feb 5
SFO9:10San Francisco
23h 25m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO15:55San Francisco
R18 335
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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
Feb 9
SFO18:50San Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 20
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO16:45San Francisco
R16 879
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 22
SFO19:50San Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 27
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:05San Francisco
R17 177
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 15
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 29
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 342
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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 1 January 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R16 879

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:05-12:05

1 stop26h 00m

R17 177

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

15:55-8:50

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

13:30-13:35

2 stops33h 05m

R17 293

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R17 342

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

6:25-18:35

2 stops26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-15:27

2 stops27h 27m

R17 359

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R17 475

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R17 491

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

21:55-17:48

1 stop29h 53m

R17 508

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

10:35-18:35

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-12:15

1 stop24h 15m

R17 524

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

8:00-19:00

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

21:55-15:03

2 stops27h 08m

R17 574

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 981, 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 March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R19 527.

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 138 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 R20 304 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 January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 4% 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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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 22h 35m
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 22h 35m.

  • 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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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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