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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
$935Singapore 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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47h 00m
1 stop
$971Singapore 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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Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$1,009Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:50 pm - 10:50 am
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
$1,026Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,027Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
46h 35m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:10 am
JNB
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SFO
46h 20m
1 stop
$1,040Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
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4:35 pm - 7:00 am
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JNB
29h 25m
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9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
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25h 35m
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$1,050Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:45 pm - 9:25 am
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JNB
26h 40m
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7:25 pm - 1:50 pm
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27h 25m
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$1,055British Airways
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 24
American Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 7:00 am
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30h 08m
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9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
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25h 35m
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$1,056American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 27
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4:35 pm - 7:00 am
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29h 25m
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American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:39 pm
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31h 14m
2 stops
$1,061American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9

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
$935
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
$971
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
$1,009

Virgin Atlantic flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Mar 2
SFO11:47 amSan Francisco
21h 13m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 17
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,045
Virgin Atlantic
Mar 2
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
25h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 17
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 24m
1 stop
SFO11:19 pmSan Francisco
$1,054
Virgin Atlantic
Mar 2
SFO11:47 amSan Francisco
21h 13m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 17
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 38m
1 stop
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
$1,060

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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

$935

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

$971

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

$1,009

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

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

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

$1,040

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

4:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,050

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

9:45 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,055

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

3:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

7:25 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$1,061

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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 $1,076, 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

27h 14m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 27h 14m
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 27h 14m 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
1,535 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,336 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,241 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,757 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,457 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,176 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,227 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,739 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,341 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,116Free CancellationRating
7.5
679 reviews
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