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British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
$856British Airways
dom., abr. 5 - mar., abr. 21
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:09 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 54m
2 stops
$864American Airlines
lun., may. 11 - vie., may. 22
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
31h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:09 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 54m
2 stops
$868American Airlines
lun., may. 11 - vie., may. 22
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:04 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 49m
2 stops
$869American Airlines
sáb., abr. 4 - vie., abr. 24
British Airways Logo
4:59 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 01m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 5:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 25m
2 stops
$879British Airways
dom., abr. 5 - vie., abr. 24
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 5:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 25m
2 stops
$908British Airways
dom., abr. 5 - vie., abr. 24
British Airways Logo
4:59 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 01m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 5:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 25m
2 stops
$912British Airways
sáb., abr. 4 - jue., abr. 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 10:05 pm
SFO
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JNB
22h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:25 pm
JNB
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SFO
28h 05m
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$916Multiple Airlines
dom., feb. 15 - lun., mar. 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 10:05 pm
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JNB
22h 10m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:56 pm
JNB
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SFO
32h 36m
2 stops
$922Multiple Airlines
dom., feb. 15 - lun., mar. 2
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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JNB
22h 35m
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Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 8:24 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 29m
1 stop
$945Delta
mar., mar. 31 - mar., abr. 14

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
Apr 5
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$856
British Airways
Apr 5
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
29h 01m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
$879
British Airways
Apr 5
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
$908

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
American Airlines
May 11
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 22
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 54m
2 stops
SFO7:09 pmSan Francisco
$864
American Airlines
May 11
SFO2:59 pmSan Francisco
31h 01m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 22
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 54m
2 stops
SFO7:09 pmSan Francisco
$868
American Airlines
Apr 4
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 24
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 49m
2 stops
SFO7:04 pmSan Francisco
$869

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 4/5

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/21

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$856

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 5/11

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 5/22

9:15 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$864

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

lun. 5/11

2:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 5/22

9:15 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$868

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sáb. 4/4

4:35 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 4/24

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$869

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 4/5

4:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 4/24

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$879

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 4/5

4:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 4/24

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$908

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

sáb. 4/4

4:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/23

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$912

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 2/15

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/2

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$916

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

dom. 2/15

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/2

7:20 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$922

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

mar. 3/31

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/14

9:55 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$945

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,098, 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 $1,146.

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 $1,314 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 $1,173 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 22h 50m
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 50m 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
1,523 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,140 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,001Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,689 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,200 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,718 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,056Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,088 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,069Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,442 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,174 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,191 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,855 reviews
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