$687+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg
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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to JohannesburgExplore 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 20, 2026.
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 20, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/145:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/65:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 10/116:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/277:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,050
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,055
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 10/1511:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 10/317:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/217:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,075
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 11/109:40 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/17:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,079
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 11/221:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/77:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,088
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2810:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,845
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:30 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/411:30 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,873
Best flights from San Francisco to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/41:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Mon 6/156:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/17![KLM logo]()
$1,304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/511:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Thu 6/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/2311:15 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18![United Airlines logo]()
$1,390
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 6/1911:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 7/108:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,397
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2810:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,845
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Tue 6/2311:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/16![KLM logo]()
$1,308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 6/187:30 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Tue 6/3011:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,373
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:32 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 48m
KLM
Tue 5/126:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/17![KLM logo]()
$1,311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/146:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/2811:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/291:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Fri 6/128:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/18![Delta logo]()
$1,418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 6/1911:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Fri 7/108:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/17![Delta logo]()
$1,429
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/183:55 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/218:45 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,046
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/295:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/317:50 pm
HLA
- SFO
2 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,682
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/65:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,046
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,055
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1412:06 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/78:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,230
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/146:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 5/68:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 54m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,240
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 4/285:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,248
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2810:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,845
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$1,212
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/145:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 5/126:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/16![KLM logo]()
$1,193
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/3010:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/125:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/17![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,227
One-way flights from San Francisco to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 8/1911:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$687
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 8/2211:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Mon 3/306:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$734
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 8/226:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$744
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/2010:42 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops37h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$757
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 8/216:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$771
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1411:28 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops47h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$815
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 am
SFO
- JNB
3 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$829
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/195:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops51h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$830
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:45 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:45 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:45 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,147
Find 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 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,007 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $687 (Gurufare) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,214 |
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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 20, 2026.
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San Francisco
Thu 6/4
1:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/15
6:00 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop27h 50m
$1,304
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 6/11
7:00 am-9:20 pm
2 stops29h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/23
11:15 pm-11:45 am
1 stop45h 30m
$1,308
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 4/30
10:32 am-9:20 pm
2 stops25h 48m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 5/12
6:00 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop27h 50m
$1,311
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/5
11:15 pm-8:50 am
1 stop24h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/18
6:00 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop33h 00m
$1,371
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 6/18
7:30 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/30
11:15 pm-8:52 pm
2 stops30h 37m
$1,373
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Tue 4/14
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop28h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/28
11:15 pm-7:56 pm
2 stops29h 41m
$1,386
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Thu 4/23
11:15 am-6:30 pm
1 stop22h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/27
7:00 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop29h 25m
$1,390
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
11:15 pm-8:50 am
1 stop24h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/10
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
$1,397
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
1:45 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/12
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
$1,418
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
11:15 pm-8:50 am
1 stop24h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/10
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
$1,429
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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 March 13, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 76 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $770). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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.
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 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$778 | Average$1,410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$854 | Average$1,253 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,353 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$868 | Average$1,263 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$874 | Average$1,241 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,199 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$996 | Average$1,124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,017 | Average$1,128 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,033 | Average$1,296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |