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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from R10 084

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American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 10:25
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 19:45
JNB
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SFO
33h 10m
1 stop
R13 986American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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16:35 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:50
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
R14 003British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 25
American Airlines Logo
22:35 - 10:25
SFO
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JNB
25h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 19:45
JNB
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SFO
33h 10m
1 stop
R14 068American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
18:30 - 10:25
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 17:06
JNB
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SFO
30h 41m
2 stops
R14 167American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
16:59 - 7:35
SFO
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JNB
29h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 17:06
JNB
-
SFO
30h 41m
2 stops
R14 232American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 30
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 7:00
SFO
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:04
JNB
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SFO
29h 49m
2 stops
R14 314British Airways
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24
British Airways Logo
13:40 - 9:25
SFO
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JNB
34h 45m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:04
JNB
-
SFO
29h 49m
2 stops
R14 396British Airways
Sat, May 16 - Thu, May 28
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11:02 - 22:05
SFO
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JNB
25h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 17:43
JNB
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SFO
32h 23m
2 stops
R14 462Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
23:05 - 22:05
SFO
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JNB
37h 00m
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Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:50
JNB
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SFO
24h 55m
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R14 691Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 22:05
SFO
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JNB
22h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 13:25
JNB
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SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
R15 019Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Mar 2

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
Jan 27
SFO13:55San Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
R14 232
KLM
Jan 27
SFO6:00San Francisco
30h 05m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
R14 314
KLM
Mar 31
SFO13:45San Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
R15 085

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
Mar 3
SFO17:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 10
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO19:45San Francisco
R13 986
American Airlines
Mar 3
SFO22:35San Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 10
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO19:45San Francisco
R14 068
American Airlines
Mar 14
SFO18:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 41m
2 stops
SFO17:06San Francisco
R14 167

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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 19 January 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-19:45

1 stop33h 10m

R13 986

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:35-9:25

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

R14 003

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

22:35-10:25

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-19:45

1 stop33h 10m

R14 068

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:25-17:06

2 stops30h 41m

R14 167

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

16:59-7:35

2 stops29h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:25-17:06

2 stops30h 41m

R14 232

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

16:35-7:00

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

21:15-18:04

2 stops29h 49m

R14 314

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

13:40-9:25

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

21:15-18:04

2 stops29h 49m

R14 396

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

11:02-22:05

2 stops25h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:20-17:43

2 stops32h 23m

R14 462

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

23:05-22:05

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

21:55-12:50

1 stop24h 55m

R14 691

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R15 019

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 004, 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 May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R18 791.

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 R21 540 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 R19 233 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 18% 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

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 22h 50m
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 50m.

  • 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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