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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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30h 45m
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5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
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31h 50m
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$1,026Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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10:55 pm - 3:50 pm
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31h 55m
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5:00 pm - 2:44 pm
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$1,055Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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36h 35m
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6:00 pm - 10:50 am
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$1,063Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, May 11
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$1,067Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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30h 45m
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6:00 pm - 10:50 am
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$1,068Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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30h 45m
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6:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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31h 40m
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$1,070Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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$1,082Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 23
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$1,091Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, May 5
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$1,096Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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$1,100Turkish 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
Apr 30
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,026
Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
36h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 9
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,053
Turkish Airlines
Apr 23
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
36h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,063

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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
$1,003
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
$1,008
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
$1,011

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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 March 10, 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:00 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,055

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,063
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,067

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,068

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/23

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,082

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,091

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,096

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,100

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $1,036. The month of February is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,087.

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 $1,307 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 $1,029 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 3% cheaper 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 35m

Direct flights

None
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 35m, 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?

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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,543 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,414 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,276 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,781 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,468 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $996Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,202 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,249 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,744 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,409 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,116Free CancellationRating
7.5
680 reviews
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