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Qatar Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 8:40 am
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 am - 12:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
37h 00m2 stops
$1,017Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 4:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,020Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,029SWISS
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,039SWISS
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
SWISS Logo
5:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 05m2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 5:30 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,047SWISS
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,048Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
30h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 4:56 pm
JNB
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SFO
33h 56m2 stops
$1,050Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:05 pm - 7:00 pm
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JNB
42h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 5:48 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 53m1 stop
$1,053Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 8:50 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:35 pm
JNB
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SFO
33h 05m2 stops
$1,056Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 10:50 am
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m1 stop
$1,057Turkish Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 2

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 24
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 3
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,020
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 14
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,048
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 21
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 2
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,057
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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United Airlines
Feb 4
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,058
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United Airlines
Jan 23
SFO8:35 amSan Francisco
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 30
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 36m
2 stops
SFO5:36 pmSan Francisco
$1,062
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United Airlines
Feb 5
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 9
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,104
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg 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 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 29, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

9:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,017

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,020

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,029

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,039

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

5:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

8:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,047

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,048

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$1,050

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

2:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

3:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

1:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,057

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,147, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,180.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,338 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco for as low as $1,227 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Johannesburg.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Johannesburg is 10532.9 mi. Typically, this will take 22h 00m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,109 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,006Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,619 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,130 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,698 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,435 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,066 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,098Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,012 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,120 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,830 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,308Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,659 reviews
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