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2:45 pm - 3:55 amSFO-JNB
27h 10m1 stop
1:20 pm - 12:35 pmJNB-SFO
33h 15m1 stop
$998Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 3
1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
7:05 pm - 11:05 amJNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
$1,005Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 3
8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$1,152American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 25
5:30 pm - 10:20 amSFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
7:25 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$1,220British Airways
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 22
8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$1,221British Airways
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 22
6:50 pm - 7:00 amSFO-JNB
27h 10m2 stops
9:10 pm - 5:25 pmJNB-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
$1,257American Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, May 22
8:55 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
23h 40m1 stop
10:00 pm - 1:15 pmJNB-SFO
25h 15m1 stop
$1,377United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
7:00 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
10:00 pm - 5:30 pmJNB-SFO
29h 30m2 stops
$1,381United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
12:40 am - 10:00 pmSFO-JNB
36h 20m2 stops
6:50 pm - 12:50 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$1,693Delta
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Mon, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 31
12:40 am - 10:00 pmSFO-JNB
35h 20m2 stops
9:55 pm - 6:20 pmJNB-SFO
30h 25m1 stop
$1,739Delta
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Fri, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 4
1:00 pm - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
$591Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Apr 3
1:15 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
45h 25m1 stop
$612Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Apr 2
8:25 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
$770SWISS
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Thu, Mar 13
4:10 pm - 8:10 amSFO-JNB
55h 00m3 stops
$1,041Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 31
12:43 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
32h 52m2 stops
$1,158United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 12
12:08 am - 5:45 pmSFO-JNB
32h 37m2 stops
$1,218United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 30
6:50 pm - 10:45 amSFO-JNB
29h 55m1 stop
$3,007Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13
6:50 pm - 10:35 amSFO-JNB
30h 45m1 stop
$3,890Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10
12:40 am - 9:20 pmSFO-JNB
35h 40m2 stops
$4,801Delta
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Mon, Jun 9
4:10 pm - 8:10 amSFO-JNB
55h 00m3 stops
$5,389Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jun 10
8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
9:15 pm - 10:07 pmJNB-SFO
34h 52m2 stops
$1,852British Airways
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Tue, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 26
8:40 pm - 10:20 amSFO-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
$1,939British Airways
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Tue, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 26
12:30 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
32h 05m2 stops
10:00 pm - 12:12 pmJNB-SFO
24h 12m1 stop
$2,181United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Sat, Dec 28
8:40 am - 6:35 pmSFO-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
7:35 pm - 3:35 pmJNB-SFO
30h 00m2 stops
$2,218United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 25
11:14 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-JNB
29h 31m2 stops
1:20 pm - 11:59 pmJNB-SFO
44h 39m2 stops
$2,895Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 1
11:14 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-JNB
29h 31m2 stops
1:20 pm - 12:35 pmJNB-SFO
33h 15m1 stop
$3,436Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 1
6:50 pm - 10:45 amSFO-JNB
29h 55m1 stop
7:05 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$3,646Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 1
6:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
7:05 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$3,722Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 4
12:10 am - 10:00 pmSFO-JNB
35h 50m2 stops
11:55 pm - 9:00 pmJNB-SFO
31h 05m2 stops
$3,731Delta
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Fri, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 5
12:10 am - 10:00 pmSFO-JNB
35h 50m2 stops
11:55 pm - 11:22 pmJNB-SFO
33h 27m2 stops
$4,056Delta
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Fri, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 5

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 30
SFO12:15 amSan Francisco
46h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:20 pmSan Francisco
Cathay Pacific
Mar 15
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
46h 05m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 05m
1 stop
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
Cathay Pacific
Mar 18
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
46h 05m
1 stop
JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 23
JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
Jan 14
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 22
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Jan 14
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 22
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
May 1
SFO7:20 pmSan Francisco
26h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB9:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 17m
2 stops
SFO6:27 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,271, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,292.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg 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. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Thursday is $1,673.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,430. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the morning when prices are around $1,720.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg 43 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Johannesburg for $1,468. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,040.

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You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Johannesburg flight.

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Best Price Found

$591

Fastest flight time

23h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $591. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $998.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg takes 23h 40m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg Lanseria Airport.
There are 2 airports near Johannesburg: Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • How far is San Francisco to Johannesburg by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Johannesburg is 10532.9 mi. Typically, this will take 23h 40m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg are updated daily.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Johannesburg.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
6.8
280 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,900 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,044Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,789 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.5
835 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,231Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,231Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,815 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,294Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,342 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,333Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,605 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom $1,336Free CancellationRating
7.3
31 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,343Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,594 reviews
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