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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from $642

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
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7:50 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$1,007Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
45h 50m
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7:50 pm - 9:50 am
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$1,008Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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12:55 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
36h 35m
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5:50 pm - 10:50 am
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SFO
26h 00m
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$1,024Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 14
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
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$1,025Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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12:55 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 10:50 am
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m
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$1,026Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
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10:50 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
32h 00m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 7:22 pm
JNB
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SFO
35h 22m
2 stops
$1,042Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
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31h 50m
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$1,051Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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30h 45m
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6:00 pm - 10:50 am
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25h 50m
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$1,052Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16
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12:55 pm - 10:30 am
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36h 35m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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31h 40m
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$1,053Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9
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11:45 am - 6:35 pm
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45h 50m
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7:50 pm - 9:50 am
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47h 00m
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$1,058Singapore Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
36h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,024
Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,025
Turkish Airlines
Apr 14
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
36h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 30
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,026

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Aug 5
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
45h 50m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 25
JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,007
Singapore Airlines
Aug 5
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
45h 50m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 25
JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,008
Singapore Airlines
Aug 13
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
45h 50m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 26
JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,058

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SFO - JNB

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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

$1,007

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

$1,008

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,024

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,025

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops35h 22m

$1,042

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,051
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/26

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

$1,058

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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 $1,055, 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 $1,308 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 $1,029 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 15m
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 15m 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
1,546 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,466 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,289 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,794 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
6.7
298 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,472 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,207 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,256 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,737 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,429 reviews
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