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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R11 152

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British Airways Logo
21:40 - 7:35SFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 15:00JNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
R17 102British Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:25SFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 15:00JNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
R17 119American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 25
Qatar Airways Logo
16:00 - 18:40SFO-JNB
41h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 12:40JNB-SFO
26h 20m1 stop
R17 969Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Delta Logo
13:45 - 19:40SFO-JNB
20h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:22JNB-SFO
29h 27m1 stop
R18 316Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 10:50SFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
R18 350Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05JNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
R18 472Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 17:45SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 12:08JNB-SFO
30h 03m2 stops
R18 489United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
0:43 - 17:45SFO-JNB
32h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 12:08JNB-SFO
34h 43m2 stops
R18 559United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 29
Delta Logo
0:35 - 21:20SFO-JNB
35h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 13:33JNB-SFO
25h 38m1 stop
R19 044Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 18:40SFO-JNB
41h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:35JNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
R19 304Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 10

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
British Airways
Oct 27
SFO21:40San Francisco
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 24
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R17 102
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British Airways
Oct 28
SFO21:40San Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R17 136
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British Airways
Nov 5
SFO20:40San Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R17 986
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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
Oct 28
SFO21:40San Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R17 119
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American Airlines
Oct 27
SFO18:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 10
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R17 171
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American Airlines
Oct 28
SFO15:50San Francisco
30h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
R17 206
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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 September 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

21:40-7:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

R17 102

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

21:40-10:25

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:35-15:00

1 stop29h 25m

R17 119

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

16:00-18:40

2 stops41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R17 969

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

13:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

21:55-17:22

1 stop29h 27m

R18 316

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

R18 350

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R18 472

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

10:35-17:45

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

15:05-12:08

2 stops30h 03m

R18 489

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

10:25-12:08

2 stops34h 43m

R18 559

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

0:35-21:20

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

21:55-13:33

1 stop25h 38m

R19 044

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

15:55-18:40

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R19 304

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 963, 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 230.

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 489. 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 107.

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 110 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 862.

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 957 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 507 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 60% 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 September 2025, 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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  • 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 20h 55m.

  • 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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