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6:45 pm - 10:35 am
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30h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 4:45 pm
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31h 50m1 stop
$1,022Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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12:50 pm - 10:35 am
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36h 45m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:45 am
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25h 45m1 stop
$1,026Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
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29h 05m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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30h 15m1 stop
$1,028SWISS
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
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30h 00m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 11:05 am
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26h 00m1 stop
$1,041Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 30
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
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29h 05m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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30h 15m1 stop
$1,043SWISS
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
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5:25 pm - 10:30 am
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31h 05m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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30h 15m1 stop
$1,046SWISS
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
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30h 50m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 4:45 pm
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31h 50m1 stop
$1,049Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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6:45 pm - 10:35 am
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30h 50m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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31h 45m1 stop
$1,053Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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27h 00m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 8:25 pm
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32h 30m1 stop
$1,057Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27
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7:50 pm - 10:50 am
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5:55 pm - 10:45 am
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$1,060Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 31
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 14
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,022
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Turkish Airlines
May 5
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:45 amSan Francisco
$1,026
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 18
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 30
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,041
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 16
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 27
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 30m
1 stop
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,057
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Delta
Mar 11
SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,094
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Delta
Jan 16
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
25h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 23
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
37h 34m
2 stops
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco
$1,098
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 December 4, 2025.
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SFO - JNB

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San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

6:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,041

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,043

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

5:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,046

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,049

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

9:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,057

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

5:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,060

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $1,180. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,216.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,673.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during this time can be as low as $1,430. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,720 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around $1,342 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco for as low as $1,248 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 22h 35m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is 10540.5 mi away from San Francisco. Flights usually cover this in 22h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,084 reviews
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7.3
4,077 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,562 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,678 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,430 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,125Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,148Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,066 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,803 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,308Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,612 reviews
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