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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from $811

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8:25 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 9:28 pm
JNB
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SFO
42h 18m
2 stops
$1,129Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:00 pm - 12:15 am
SFO
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm
JNB
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SFO
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,180Kenya Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,190Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,191Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
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11:50 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
31h 00m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 10:04 pm
JNB
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SFO
42h 54m
2 stops
$1,226Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 7
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8:45 pm - 12:15 am
SFO
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JNB
42h 30m
2 stops
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1:35 am - 1:38 pm
JNB
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SFO
45h 03m
2 stops
$1,238Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:25 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
34h 25m
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1:35 am - 12:22 pm
JNB
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SFO
44h 47m
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$1,252Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:25 pm - 12:15 am
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JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 am - 9:30 am
JNB
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SFO
65h 55m
2 stops
$1,261Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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31h 50m
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$1,268Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22
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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm
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34h 05m
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5:00 pm - 1:38 pm
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29h 38m
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$1,275Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 12
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 22
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m
2 stops
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,180
Kenya Airways
Sep 8
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 8
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 47m
2 stops
SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco
$1,252
Kenya Airways
Sep 8
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 7
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
65h 55m
2 stops
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,261

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 30
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 8
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,190
Turkish Airlines
Aug 30
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 8
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,191
Turkish Airlines
Sep 12
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 22
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,268

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

12:10 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,129

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

9:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

12:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,180
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,190

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,191

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

12:10 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,226

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

8:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

1:35 am-1:38 pm

2 stops45h 03m

$1,238

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/8

1:35 am-12:22 pm

2 stops44h 47m

$1,252

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

8:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

1:35 am-9:30 am

2 stops65h 55m

$1,261

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,268

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

8:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,275

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $540, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $664.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,317 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

27h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 27h 05m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Johannesburg is 10532.6 mi. Typically, this will take 27h 05m 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.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,580 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,683 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,466 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,937 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
6.7
303 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,512 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,310 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,019Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,346 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,058Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,724 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,677 reviews
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