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6:45 pm - 10:35 amSFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,022Turkish Airlines
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mar., mar. 31 - mar., abr. 14
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7:25 pm - 10:30 amSFO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pmJNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,028SWISS
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dom., feb. 8 - mié., feb. 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,041Turkish Airlines
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dom., mar. 1 - mar., mar. 31
SWISS Logo
5:25 pm - 10:30 amSFO-JNB
31h 05m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pmJNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,046SWISS
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dom., feb. 8 - mié., feb. 18
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
25h 50m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 1:22 pmJNB-SFO
25h 22m1 stop
$1,057United Airlines
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dom., feb. 8 - mar., feb. 17
United Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
31h 52m3 stops
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10:00 pm - 1:22 pmJNB-SFO
25h 22m1 stop
$1,061United Airlines
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sáb., feb. 7 - mar., feb. 17
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 9:55 pmJNB-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,062Delta
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mié., feb. 4 - dom., feb. 8
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 9:20 pmSFO-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 amJNB-SFO
45h 30m1 stop
$1,069KLM
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vie., may. 1 - lun., may. 11
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5:05 pm - 4:20 pmSFO-HLA
38h 15m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 2:00 pmHLA-SFO
34h 55m2 stops
$7,282Multiple Airlines
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lun., may. 11 - lun., may. 25
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5:05 pm - 4:00 pmSFO-HLA
37h 55m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 2:00 pmHLA-SFO
34h 55m2 stops
$8,386Multiple Airlines
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dom., may. 10 - sáb., jun. 6

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 31
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,022
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 1
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,041
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,051
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
Feb 4
SFO10:00 pmSan Francisco
35h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 8
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,062
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Delta
May 4
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
28h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 30m
2 stops
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,097
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Delta
Jan 9
SFO11:46 amSan Francisco
21h 14m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 18
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,098
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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 noviembre 20, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 3/31

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/14

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 2/8

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/18

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 3/1

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/31

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,041

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 2/8

5:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/18

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,046

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 2/8

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/17

10:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop25h 22m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sáb. 2/7

12:43 am-6:35 pm

3 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/17

10:00 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop25h 22m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 2/4

10:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/8

9:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

vie. 5/1

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/11

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,069

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - HLA

SFOHLA

San Francisco

lun. 5/11

5:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

lun. 5/25

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$7,282

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - HLA

SFOHLA

San Francisco

dom. 5/10

5:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg Lanseria

sáb. 6/6

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$8,386

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,180, 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 $1,220.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,398. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Thursday is $1,673.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,430. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the morning when prices are around $1,720.

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 $1,344 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 $1,237 on momondo.

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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 21h 14m 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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,061 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,000Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,045 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,534 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,664 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,412 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
6.9
287 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,135Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,027 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,788 reviews
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