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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R10 621

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 21:46JNB-SFO
33h 51m1 stop
R18 313Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 10:50SFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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19:05 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R18 469Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21
Air France Logo
15:40 - 12:10SFO-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:20 - 13:25JNB-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
R18 539Air France
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
KLM Logo
13:55 - 22:05SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 556KLM
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 21
KLM Logo
7:15 - 22:05SFO-JNB
28h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 625KLM
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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 22:05SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 15:57JNB-SFO
30h 37m2 stops
R18 729Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 19:00SFO-JNB
43h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 833Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:20 - 13:25JNB-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
R18 851Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 23
Delta Logo
13:45 - 19:00SFO-JNB
43h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:20 - 22:44JNB-SFO
37h 24m2 stops
R18 885Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
Air France Logo
15:40 - 12:10SFO-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
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19:20 - 13:25JNB-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
R19 457Air France
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 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
Nov 7
SFO13:55San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 51m
1 stop
SFO11:50San Francisco
R18 556
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KLM
Nov 8
SFO7:15San Francisco
28h 50m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 51m
1 stop
SFO11:50San Francisco
R18 625
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KLM
Nov 7
SFO13:55San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 22
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
SFO16:05San Francisco
R18 712
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Qatar Airways
Mar 31
SFO15:55San Francisco
33h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
R19 648
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Qatar Airways
Nov 4
SFO15:00San Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:40San Francisco
R20 133
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Qatar Airways
Nov 5
SFO15:00San Francisco
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 19
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 30m
2 stops
SFO12:40San Francisco
R20 514
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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 21 October 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

21:55-21:46

1 stop33h 51m

R18 313

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R18 469

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 539

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 556

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

7:15-22:05

2 stops28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 625

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

19:20-15:57

2 stops30h 37m

R18 729

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

13:45-19:00

1 stop43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 833

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 851

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

13:45-19:00

1 stop43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:20-22:44

2 stops37h 24m

R18 885

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

15:40-12:10

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R19 457

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 739, 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 March, then departing from San Francisco during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R21 207.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R23 464. 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 R35 070.

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

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R25 084 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the evening when prices are around R28 831.

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 R23 660 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 R21 588 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 49% 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 October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 25% 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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  • 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 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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