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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
29h 05m
1 stop
$970Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$972Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:10 am
JNB
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SFO
46h 20m
1 stop
$991Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:10 am
JNB
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,020Singapore Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
$1,026Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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
-
SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,027Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
$1,052British Airways
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
9:46 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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JNB
24h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 4:51 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 56m
2 stops
$1,056Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 30
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 8:24 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 29m
1 stop
$1,061Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 16
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:25 am
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JNB
31h 50m
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American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:04 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 49m
2 stops
$1,062American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 17
SFO11:15 amSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 20
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,117
United Airlines
Feb 12
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
24h 10m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 22
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m
2 stops
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,714
United Airlines
Feb 16
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
24h 05m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 22
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 19m
2 stops
SFO7:19 pmSan Francisco
$1,716

KLM flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
KLM
May 10
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 22
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$1,074
KLM
Apr 22
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,075
KLM
Mar 31
SFO10:31 amSan Francisco
25h 49m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,079

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

1:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

$970

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

$972

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

7:50 pm-9:10 am

1 stop46h 20m

$991

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

11:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/20

1:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,020

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,026

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

$1,027

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

9:46 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

9:55 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,062

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,074, 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 $1,087.

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 $1,304 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

21h 54m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 21h 54m
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 21h 54m 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
11,270 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,731 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $946Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,179 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,451 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,162 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,211 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,731 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,279 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,116Free CancellationRating
7.5
678 reviews
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