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$753+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg

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SFO — JNB
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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 May 5, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 10/278:45 pm
SFO
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JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/912:05 pm
JNB
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SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,175
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/262:35 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2412:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 8/306:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 11/101:10 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/17:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,193
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 10/278:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/81:35 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,197
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/94:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/135:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 9/126:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/225:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,226
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops50h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/71:15 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops50h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 10/1212:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/277:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,233
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 9/254:30 pm
SFO
-
HLA
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/812:05 pm
HLA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,116
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/55:05 pm
SFO
-
HLA
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1112:55 pm
HLA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,932
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/114:05 pm
SFO
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HLA
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
HLA
-
SFO
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,671

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 May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,175
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$753
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,076
From San Francisco to Johannesburg
One-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 5, 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 FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

7:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

7:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,451

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

5:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

7:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,502

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

7:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

11:15 pm-12:56 am

2 stops34h 41m

$1,568

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

11:59 pm-1:13 am

2 stops35h 14m

$1,569

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/30

7:20 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$1,580

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

6:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,678

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

9:43 pm-4:00 am

2 stops45h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/13

8:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,693

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

9:57 am-7:30 am

2 stops36h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/19

6:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,697

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

3:55 pm-4:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/5

8:55 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops31h 26m

$1,727

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,731

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 71 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 $540). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,027). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 11.0 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.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Emirates, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg in about 26h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. 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 American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $854 and $858, respectively. Air France is 41% 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 Turkish Airlines ($615), Qatar Airways ($624), and Lufthansa ($732).

  • 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 $38 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $540). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,027). 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,019Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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