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6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$1,022Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
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6:45 pm - 10:35 amSFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:45 amJNB-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
$1,045Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13
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7:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 45m1 stop
$1,050Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Apr 3
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 2:46 pmJNB-SFO
26h 26m1 stop
$1,057United Airlines
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Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 13
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12:43 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
31h 52m3 stops
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10:00 pm - 3:51 pmJNB-SFO
27h 51m2 stops
$1,061United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-JNB
35h 00m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 7:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,062Delta
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 7:00 pmSFO-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 1:25 pmJNB-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
$1,088Delta
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Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 14
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3:55 pm - 10:00 amSFO-JNB
33h 05m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
$1,128Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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8:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$1,145American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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6:30 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 6:28 pmJNB-SFO
30h 13m2 stops
$1,155American Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Dec 1
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 10
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,022
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 22
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:45 amSan Francisco
$1,045
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,050
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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United Airlines
May 1
SFO8:45 amSan Francisco
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 26m
1 stop
SFO2:46 pmSan Francisco
$1,057
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United Airlines
Feb 3
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
31h 52m
3 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 13
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 51m
2 stops
SFO3:51 pmSan Francisco
$1,061
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United Airlines
Nov 12
SFO8:35 amSan Francisco
24h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 16
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 25m
1 stop
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,102
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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 November 5, 2025.
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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/10

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

6:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,045

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,050

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

8:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

9:20 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

12:43 am-6:35 pm

3 stops31h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

10:00 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

11:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,088

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

3:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,128

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

8:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/9

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,145

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

9:15 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,155

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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 $1,197, 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 $1,224.

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 $1,363 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 $1,246 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 20m 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
1,052 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,000Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,035 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,496 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,660 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 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
9,001 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,777 reviews
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