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British Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$986British Airways
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mar., oct. 28 - mar., nov. 4
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 7:35 amSFO-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$987British Airways
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lun., nov. 3 - mar., nov. 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:15 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 5:22 pmJNB-SFO
29h 27m1 stop
$1,056Virgin Atlantic
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mié., oct. 22 - mié., nov. 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:30 am - 7:00 pmSFO-JNB
21h 30m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 pm - 2:40 pmJNB-SFO
26h 40m1 stop
$1,057Virgin Atlantic
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lun., feb. 2 - lun., feb. 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,058Turkish Airlines
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jue., nov. 6 - jue., nov. 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,065Turkish Airlines
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jue., ene. 22 - jue., feb. 12
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 12:08 pmJNB-SFO
31h 03m2 stops
$1,066United Airlines
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mié., oct. 22 - mié., nov. 5
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 2:25 pmJNB-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$1,088Delta
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mié., oct. 15 - mar., oct. 28
Delta Logo
8:15 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 11:33 pmJNB-SFO
33h 18m2 stops
$1,098Delta
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mar., oct. 7 - sáb., oct. 11
United Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
34h 00m2 stops
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7:45 pm - 3:55 pmJNB-SFO
30h 10m1 stop
$1,100United Airlines
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lun., oct. 20 - mar., nov. 4

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 22
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 5
JNB3:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 03m
2 stops
SFO12:08 pmSan Francisco
$1,066
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United Airlines
Sep 28
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
32h 02m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 29
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 43m
2 stops
SFO12:08 pmSan Francisco
$1,070
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United Airlines
Oct 20
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
34h 00m
2 stops
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,100
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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways
Sep 16
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
31h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 23
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m
2 stops
SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,117
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Kenya Airways
Sep 27
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 30
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 19m
2 stops
SFO6:24 pmSan Francisco
$1,157
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Kenya Airways
Sep 16
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
31h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 22
JNB1:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
46h 30m
2 stops
SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,291
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/4

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$986

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 11/3

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/18

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$987

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 10/22

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/5

9:55 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

11:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/16

10:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 11/6

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/13

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,058

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

jue. 1/22

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/12

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,065

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 10/22

10:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/5

3:05 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,066

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/28

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,088

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 10/7

8:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 10/11

11:15 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$1,098

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

10:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/4

7:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,100

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,151, 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 $1,381 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 $1,240 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 30m 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,361 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
6.9
280 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,385 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,204Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,730 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,267Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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