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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R9 726

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11:45 - 18:35
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
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19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
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R15 482Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 - 18:35
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13:45 - 9:50
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R15 817Singapore Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
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11:00 - 18:35
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JNB
46h 35m
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19:50 - 9:10
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R16 152Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 26
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11:00 - 18:35
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46h 35m
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19:50 - 9:10
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46h 20m
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R16 279Singapore Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 18
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18:50 - 10:50
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19:10 - 17:45
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R16 359Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17
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JNB
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17:50 - 16:40
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R16 391Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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11:00 - 18:35
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JNB
46h 35m
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19:50 - 9:10
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46h 20m
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R16 486Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
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19:40 - 18:35
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37h 55m
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19:50 - 9:10
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R16 550Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 26
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R16 598Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
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11:00 - 18:35
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19:50 - 9:10
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R16 614Singapore Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Aug 5
SFO11:45San Francisco
45h 50m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 25
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:50San Francisco
R15 482
Singapore Airlines
Aug 10
SFO11:45San Francisco
45h 50m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 26
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 05m
1 stop
SFO9:50San Francisco
R15 817
Singapore Airlines
May 4
SFO11:00San Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:10San Francisco
R16 152

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 20
SFO19:30San Francisco
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 26
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R16 773
American Airlines
Apr 19
SFO16:15San Francisco
29h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R16 853

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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 17 February 2026.
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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

R15 482

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

13:45-9:50

1 stop29h 05m

R15 817

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

11:00-18:35

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:50-9:10

1 stop46h 20m

R16 152

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:00-18:35

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:50-9:10

1 stop46h 20m

R16 279

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

R16 359

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 391

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:50-9:10

1 stop46h 20m

R16 486

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

19:40-18:35

2 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:50-9:10

1 stop46h 20m

R16 550

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

R16 598

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:50-9:10

1 stop46h 20m

R16 614

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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 124, 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 332.

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 791 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 108 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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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?

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