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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from $590

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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 11:05 amJNB-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 15
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1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 11:05 amJNB-SFO
32h 45m2 stops
$1,108
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:55 pm - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
33h 45m1 stop
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11:20 am - 10:40 pmJNB-SFO
44h 20m1 stop
$1,111Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 12
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1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 11:05 amJNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
$1,121Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 23
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12:20 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
46h 20m1 stop
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11:20 am - 5:30 pmJNB-SFO
39h 10m1 stop
$1,133Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 10
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3:55 pm - 9:35 amSFO-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
53h 45m2 stops
$1,171Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 12
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3:55 pm - 9:35 amSFO-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,218Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
32h 10m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,236American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 12
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5:30 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 6:24 pmJNB-SFO
30h 24m2 stops
$1,242American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
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10:35 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 6:55 pmJNB-SFO
30h 35m2 stops
$1,355United 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
Nov 6
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 15
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,100
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 6
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 23
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,121
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 1
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 8
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,127
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 30
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 45m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 12
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 20m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,111
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 3
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
46h 20m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 10
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,133
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 11
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 27
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,152
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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 August 18, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

7:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 55m

$1,100

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

12:20 pm-11:05 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,108

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

11:20 am-10:40 pm

1 stop44h 20m

$1,111

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,121

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,133

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

3:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

4:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 45m

$1,171

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

1:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,218

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:15 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,236

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

10:00 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,242

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

9:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,355

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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 $1,166, 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 $1,372 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 $1,284 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$590

Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $590. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,100.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 10m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airports near Johannesburg: Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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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 10m 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg?

  • 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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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
6.9
276 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $964Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,945 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,277 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,091Free CancellationRating
7.6
969 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,204Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,699 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,272Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,385 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $1,281Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,468 reviews
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