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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,028Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,040Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
$1,053American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
$1,058American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 5:39 pm
JNB
-
SFO
29h 24m
2 stops
$1,062American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,064American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 6:30 pm
SFO
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:49 pm
JNB
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SFO
32h 49m
2 stops
$1,066United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 58m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 5:39 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 24m
2 stops
$1,067American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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HLA
39h 00m
3 stops
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4:45 pm - 1:35 pm
HLA
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SFO
53h 50m
2 stops
$1,368Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Apr 22
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3:40 pm - 8:50 pm
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HLA
43h 10m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 2:00 pm
HLA
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SFO
35h 30m
2 stops
$1,844Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Apr 22

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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American Airlines
May 5
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 19
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,053
American Airlines
May 5
SFO3:52 pmSan Francisco
30h 08m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 19
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,058
American Airlines
Apr 22
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 24m
2 stops
SFO5:39 pmSan Francisco
$1,062

Delta flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
May 1
SFO12:06 pmSan Francisco
22h 34m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 46m
2 stops
SFO12:01 amSan Francisco
$1,103
Delta
Mar 14
SFO12:06 pmSan Francisco
21h 54m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
1 stop
SFO3:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,104
Delta
Mar 14
SFO12:06 pmSan Francisco
21h 54m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m
2 stops
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,114

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

7:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,040

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

4:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,058

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,064

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

6:40 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

10:00 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,066

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

3:02 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,067

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - HLA

SFOHLA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

3:00 pm-4:00 pm

3 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 4/22

4:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 50m

$1,368

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - HLA

SFOHLA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

3:40 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 4/22

11:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,844

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,090, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,097.

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 $1,309 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 $1,073 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 35m
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 35m 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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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,531 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,712 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,139 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,448 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,159 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,162Free CancellationRating
7.5
678 reviews
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