Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg from $853

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — JNB
Jun 4 — Jun 111

The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg are usually found in January or March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$1,191

One-way from

$1,015
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 18% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,457. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Johannesburg from San Francisco average $1,492. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,492, as users have found deals to Johannesburg from as low as $1,058. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JNB?

When flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap RwandAir flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by RwandAir for the route between San Francisco and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced RwandAir flights we've found from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 8/184:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Sun 8/253:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/28$1,651
Thu 7/254:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops61h 50mRwandAir
Fri 8/95:20 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 5/30$1,706
Thu 6/134:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Fri 6/214:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/29$1,805
Thu 7/254:10 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops61h 50mRwandAir
Thu 8/83:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/30$1,806
Sun 6/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops60h 40mRwandAir
Mon 6/173:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/29$2,050
Sun 6/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Mon 6/173:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/30$2,232
Tue 6/44:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops60h 40mRwandAir
Fri 6/74:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 5/29$6,846

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Francisco and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Johannesburg. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 8/184:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 8/261:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,552
Mon 8/124:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 8/241:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,575
Sat 8/34:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 8/151:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,707
Sun 7/74:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 7/211:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops38h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,718
Wed 7/244:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 8/101:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,720
Sun 6/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 6/308:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,779
Sun 6/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 6/188:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,881
Wed 6/54:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 6/168:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$6,635
Tue 6/44:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 6/71:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$8,780

Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 6/1710:13 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/229:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,590
Tue 6/1811:45 amSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Tue 7/236:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,594
Tue 6/189:55 amSFO - JNB
2 stops24h 05mDelta
Tue 7/236:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,598
Tue 6/187:30 amSFO - JNB
1 stop26h 30mDelta
Sun 7/2111:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,600
Tue 6/189:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Sun 7/2111:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,604
Mon 6/1710:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 05mDelta
Tue 7/236:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,611
Mon 6/1711:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Sun 7/2111:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,617
Mon 6/1710:13 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/239:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,635
Fri 6/1410:13 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/229:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,668

San Francisco to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 10/210:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 10/1812:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$928
Wed 10/210:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 10/175:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$953
Mon 9/3010:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1810:45 amJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$981
Mon 9/3010:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 10/1712:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,006
Sun 12/16:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/247:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,034
Wed 9/119:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/255:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,056
Sun 9/2910:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1812:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,065
Wed 10/210:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 10/1612:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,090
Wed 9/119:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 9/241:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops46h 19mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,109

San Francisco to Johannesburg flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 6/98:55 amSFO - JNB
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/187:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,688
Sun 6/911:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/187:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,703
Sun 6/95:00 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/307:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,710
Sat 6/812:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/307:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,715
Sun 6/97:00 amSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Sun 6/307:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,717
Sun 6/99:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop36h 15mDelta
Tue 6/1811:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/29$1,722
Sat 6/812:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/303:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops28h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,740
Sat 6/812:07 amSFO - JNB
2 stops36h 13mDelta
Tue 6/1811:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/29$1,744
Sun 6/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 6/308:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,779

One-way flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 6/33:15 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$853
Mon 6/242:42 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$855
Mon 6/310:10 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,015
Mon 6/34:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,044
Mon 6/243:00 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/30$1,101
Mon 6/2411:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,105
Sun 6/212:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/30$1,144
Sun 8/181:35 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/29$1,880
Sun 6/2312:59 amSFO - JNB
3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$2,606

Find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg 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, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,552 - $1,726

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San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/26

2 stops31h 51m

$1,552

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops23h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

2 stops32h 43m

$1,560

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

1 stop26h 40m

$1,565

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 7/25

2 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/9

1 stop31h 47m

$1,581

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 6/17

2 stops26h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/22

2 stops30h 51m

$1,590

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

2 stops49h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

2 stops43h 40m

$1,651

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/23

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/22

2 stops32h 40m

$1,680

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/30

2 stops36h 37m

$1,717

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 7/7

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/21

1 stop26h 55m

$1,726

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/28

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, such as RwandAir, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,520 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
48 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
1,055 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,339 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 14 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,552, but on average you can expect to pay $1,596.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,552. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,565 and $1,581, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg are British Airways ($1,015), Qatar Airways ($1,044), and Air France ($1,101).

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye, by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Johannesburg flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $1,191). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$846Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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