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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R9 725

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
R16 017Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:06 - 19:40
SFO
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JNB
22h 34m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 19:09
JNB
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SFO
30h 14m
1 stop
R16 033Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
R16 319Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
Kenya Airways Logo
23:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:57
JNB
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SFO
30h 57m
2 stops
R16 526Kenya Airways
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
R16 685British Airways
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
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R16 717British Airways
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 10:50
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m
1 stop
R16 748Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10
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15:52 - 7:00
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JNB
30h 08m
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American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
R16 764American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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47h 00m
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R16 812Singapore Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 7:00
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JNB
29h 25m
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19:25 - 17:40
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31h 15m
2 stops
R16 844British Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9

KLM flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
KLM
Apr 22
SFO13:45San Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
R17 066
KLM
Mar 11
SFO14:55San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
R17 082
KLM
Mar 7
SFO7:00San Francisco
29h 05m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 51m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
R17 146

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 7
SFO23:55San Francisco
30h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 57m
2 stops
SFO14:57San Francisco
R16 526
Kenya Airways
Apr 23
SFO14:00San Francisco
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 2
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 52m
1 stop
SFO22:47San Francisco
R16 891
Kenya Airways
Mar 24
SFO8:00San Francisco
26h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO20:25San Francisco
R17 209

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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 25 February 2026.
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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

R16 017

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

12:06-19:40

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

21:55-19:09

1 stop30h 14m

R16 033

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

R16 319

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

23:55-15:50

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:00-14:57

2 stops30h 57m

R16 526

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 685

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 717

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

R16 748

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

15:52-7:00

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

R16 764

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R16 812

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

16:35-7:00

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:25-17:40

2 stops31h 15m

R16 844

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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 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 098, 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 R17 273.

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 R20 717 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 050 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 11% 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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Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (SFO to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 54m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 21h 54m
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 21h 54m.

  • 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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