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10:00 pm - 3:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 1:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
35h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,171Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:56 pm - 3:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 54m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 1:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
35h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,171Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:55 pm - 10:55 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
51h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 1:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
35h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,198Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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4:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 pm - 12:45 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
34h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,202Kenya Airways
Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28
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10:40 am - 6:10 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
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1:45 pm - 8:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
39h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,333Singapore Airlines
Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 30
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6:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$1,351Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$1,351Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2
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4:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:45 pm - 12:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,354Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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3:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:45 pm - 12:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,354Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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11:45 am - 7:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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1:40 pm - 7:50 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
28h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,383Singapore Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Nov 25

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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
Mar 15
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB6:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,333
Singapore Airlines
Oct 11
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB1:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,383
Singapore Airlines
Oct 8
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
46h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 22
JNB1:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$1,614

Etihad Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Mar 15
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
39h 10m
2 stops
JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 45m
2 stops
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,349
Etihad Airways
Nov 26
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
40h 25m
2 stops
JNB8:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 2
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 42m
2 stops
SFO7:32 pmSan Francisco
$1,400

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SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

12:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,171

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

10:56 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

12:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,171

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

10:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops51h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

12:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,198

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

4:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops46h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/28

12:05 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,202

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/15

10:40 am-6:10 am

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/30

1:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,333

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

6:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,351
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,351

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

4:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$1,354

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

3:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/16

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$1,354

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO San Francisco - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

11:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/25

1:40 pm-7:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,383

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,346 to $1,766.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,171.

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 $1,087. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,185.

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 $1,436 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 $1,167 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 21% 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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Best Price Found

$728

Fastest flight time

28h 40m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $728. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,171.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 28h 40m
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 28h 40m, 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $691Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,460 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $842Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,599 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,085 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,229 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
7.4
694 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,576 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,027Free CancellationRating
6.7
326 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,032Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,610 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,088Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,729 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,234 reviews
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