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$572+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg

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SFO — JNB
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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,098
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$572
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,197
From San Francisco to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 11/2212:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,093
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:05 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/2111:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,098
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1510:30 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 4/2312:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops39h 33mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,106
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/145:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:39 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2010:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,161
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/64:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/155:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/309:20 amSFO - JNB
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/17:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,182
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/12:00 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Tue 5/137:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$1,212
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mLufthansa
Tue 4/227:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$1,319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:00 amSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Fri 10/246:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,339
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/411:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops37h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 10/208:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/26$1,391
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/202:45 pmSFO - HLA
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amHLA - SFO
3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,683

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

11:20 am-10:40 pm

1 stop44h 20m

$1,098

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

3:55 pm-4:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

1:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,105

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/23

12:10 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops39h 33m

$1,106

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops39h 33m

$1,114

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,117

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

7:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

9:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,194

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

2:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,212

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

6:12 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/8

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,259

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

2:30 pm-5:26 pm

3 stops35h 56m

$1,325

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

7:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,427

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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 March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 5 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.

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 $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 15 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,098. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,105 and $1,106, respectively. Cathay Pacific is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 American Airlines ($572), Cathay Pacific ($593), and RwandAir ($701).

  • 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 Buckingham Palace. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace, by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $39 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 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.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$969Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,034Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,272Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,285Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$1,314Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,319Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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