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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
$854British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 25
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4:35 pm - 7:00 am
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
$856British Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:40 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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JNB
27h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 5:06 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 41m
2 stops
$864American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 30
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1:55 pm - 10:05 pm
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JNB
22h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
7:20 pm - 1:25 pm
JNB
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SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
$868KLM
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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
Sat, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 24
KLM Logo
7:00 am - 10:05 pm
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:20 pm - 1:25 pm
JNB
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SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
$873KLM
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
British Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
34h 45m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 6:04 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 49m
2 stops
$878British Airways
Sat, May 16 - Thu, May 28
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
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 23
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11:02 am - 10:05 pm
SFO
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JNB
25h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:43 pm
JNB
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SFO
32h 23m
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$882Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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 - 5:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 25m
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$908British Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 25

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 25
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
$908

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 14
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 41m
2 stops
SFO5:06 pmSan Francisco
$864
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
American Airlines
Apr 4
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
29h 01m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 24
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,082

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$854

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

4:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$856

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

7:25 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$864

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$868

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

4:35 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$869

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$873

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

1:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

9:15 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$878

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

4:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$879

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

11:02 am-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:20 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$882

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/25

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$908

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $1,098. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,146.

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 $1,314 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 $1,173 on momondo.

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

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Fastest flight time

22h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 22h 50m
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 50m, 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.

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  • 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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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,524 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
7,690 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,198 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,721 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,056Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,085 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
11,169 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,189 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,196Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,855 reviews
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