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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from $797

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10:55 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
31h 55m
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12:05 pm - 1:38 pm
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SFO
35h 33m
2 stops
$1,154Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
34h 05m
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5:00 pm - 9:39 pm
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SFO
38h 39m
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$1,155Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
40h 20m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 1:10 pm
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SFO
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,164Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
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8:25 pm - 12:15 am
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JNB
42h 50m
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12:10 pm - 9:10 am
JNB
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SFO
54h 00m
2 stops
$1,190Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 10
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8:25 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 9:10 am
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54h 00m
2 stops
$1,194Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 20
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10:45 pm - 10:55 am
SFO
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JNB
51h 10m
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1:35 am - 1:38 pm
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SFO
45h 03m
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$1,197Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:45 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
32h 05m
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5:00 pm - 3:10 pm
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31h 10m
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$1,198Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
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4:05 pm - 12:15 am
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JNB
47h 10m
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12:10 pm - 2:52 pm
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SFO
35h 42m
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$1,207Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22
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8:25 pm - 3:50 pm
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34h 25m
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5:00 pm - 9:28 pm
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37h 28m
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$1,219Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
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11:50 pm - 3:50 pm
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31h 00m
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1:15 am - 1:10 pm
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44h 55m
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$1,231Kenya Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 22
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
42h 50m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 10
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
54h 00m
2 stops
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
$1,190
Kenya Airways
Oct 1
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
54h 00m
2 stops
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
$1,194
Kenya Airways
Oct 11
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
51h 10m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 26
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 03m
2 stops
SFO1:38 pmSan Francisco
$1,197

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
Nov 10
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB6:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 1
JNB1:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,264
Singapore Airlines
Nov 10
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB6:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 1
JNB1:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,265
Singapore Airlines
Sep 19
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
46h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,314

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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 June 19, 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

10:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

12:05 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$1,154

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

8:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

5:00 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,155

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

2:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

5:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,164

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

8:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

12:10 pm-9:10 am

2 stops54h 00m

$1,190

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

12:10 pm-9:10 am

2 stops54h 00m

$1,194

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

10:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/26

1:35 am-1:38 pm

2 stops45h 03m

$1,197
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

10:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,198

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

4:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

12:10 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,207

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

5:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$1,219

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

1:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,231

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 $1,088. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,178.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,368 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 $1,003 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 4% 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

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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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is 10540.1 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?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,610 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,705 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,419 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,055 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
6.7
306 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,530 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,017Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,409 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.5
690 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,088Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,729 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,862 reviews
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