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$696+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg

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SFO — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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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 29, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:55 pm
SFO
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JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Sat 2/1411:59 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/45:40 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 2/107:45 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$906
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 4/146:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$923
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Sat 2/1410:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$934
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:30 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 9/259:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/27$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:33 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$960
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/69:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/178:15 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$965
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3012:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 4/217:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$970
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Tue 2/1011:59 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 51m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$973
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz 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
Fri 10/1612:05 pm
HLA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,060
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:30 pm
SFO
-
HLA
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1512:05 pm
HLA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,209

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$923
(KLM)

One-way from

$696
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,285
From San Francisco to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

10:31 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$928

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

6:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$975

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

11:15 pm-12:27 am

2 stops34h 12m

$1,002

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

11:15 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$1,002

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,003

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:12 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

7:00 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:12 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

9:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

9:55 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,066

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

10:40 pm-10:55 am

3 stops51h 15m

$761

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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 23, 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 $810). 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.

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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 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United 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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 13 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like KLM and Delta fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg in about 25h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 51m. San Francisco and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10542 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $778. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $869 and $962, respectively. Air France is 40% 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 ($536), American Airlines ($571), and Cathay Pacific ($603).

  • 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, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus, by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $32 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Beyazit Meydani more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Beyazit Meydani, by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $37 per day.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $810). 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.

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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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$869Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$962Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,196Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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