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$531+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg

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Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg are usually found in November or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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$1,144
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One-way from

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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 January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 10/76:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/255:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,143
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/94:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 4/258:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,144
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/61:45 amSFO - JNB
1 stop44h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/2311:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,149
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 11/17:48 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops29h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/167:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,155
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/3110:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/71:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,156
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/84:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops56h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 4/2810:45 amJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/172:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops37h 35mRwandAir
Mon 2/244:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 45mRwandAir
Deal found 1/20$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/410:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/112:35 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,273
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 6/37:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,320
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Thu 3/131:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$1,503

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

4:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/25

8:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,144

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

6:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/27

5:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$1,148

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

12:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

11:20 am-10:20 pm

1 stop44h 00m

$1,151

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

1:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,156

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

4:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/27

1:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,158

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

2:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/24

4:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,216

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

5:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/26

9:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,255

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

10:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

2:35 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops35h 55m

$1,273

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

7:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/3

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,320

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

3:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/13

1:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,503

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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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 January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 43 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, such as Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 14 different airlines.

  • 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 $1,144. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $1,148 and $1,151, respectively. Qatar Airways is 21% 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 Qatar Airways ($531), American Airlines ($572), and Cathay Pacific ($592).

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

    San Francisco to Johannesburg flights have a layover in London most often.

  • 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 $38 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    San Francisco to Johannesburg flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

  • 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,272Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
RwandAirCheapest$1,336Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,344Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$1,344Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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