$753+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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 May 5, 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 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
- JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/912:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$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![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$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![Kenya Airways logo]()
$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![Kenya Airways logo]()
$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![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$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![Kenya Airways logo]()
$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![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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
- HLA
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,671
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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2026.
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:05 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 10/277:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,451
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Emirates
Fri 10/97:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/30![Emirates logo]()
$1,502
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/127:30 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Tue 9/2211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$1,568
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Tue 6/307:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 42m
SWISS
Deal found 5/4![SWISS logo]()
$1,580
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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
Tue 7/76:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
KLM
Deal found 5/1![KLM logo]()
$1,678
This Qatar 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/59:43 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops45h 17m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/138:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,693
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:57 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops36h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/196:35 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,697
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:30 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Sat 11/711:59 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 14m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$1,569
This Qatar 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/213:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/58:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,727
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/67:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Sat 6/2011:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Deal found 5/5![KLM logo]()
$1,731
This Qatar 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/183:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/28:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops31h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,737
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/177:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Wed 6/2411:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 04m
KLM
Deal found 5/4![KLM logo]()
$1,741
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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,932
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 10/205:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/2812:05 pm
HLA
- SFO
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$7,597
This BusinessClass 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/65:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/23:40 pm
HLA
- SFO
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$24,849
This BusinessClass 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/75:05 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/23:40 pm
HLA
- SFO
3 stops35h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$51,496
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Tue 5/197:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 5/3![SWISS logo]()
$1,383
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/2610:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops35h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,456
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
- HLA
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
HLA
- SFO
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,671
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/147:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/238:45 am
JNB
- SFO
1 stop43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,445
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/169:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/227:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,420
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/162:03 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops34h 17m
SWISS
Fri 5/227:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 42m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$1,461
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/219:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/287:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,499
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/87:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Tue 6/237:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop29h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$1,494
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.
Wed 6/177:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Tue 6/307:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 42m
SWISS
Deal found 5/4![SWISS logo]()
$1,509
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/199:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops51h 05m
SWISS
Tue 6/307:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 42m
SWISS
Deal found 5/5![SWISS logo]()
$1,520
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 May 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com 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
Deal found 5/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$753
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$773
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$813
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/165:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops49h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$821
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/166:15 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/3![Lufthansa logo]()
$822
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/810:20 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Brussels Airlines logo]()
$837
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.
Tue 9/159:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops26h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/3![Lufthansa logo]()
$839
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/119:20 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$860
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
3 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$865
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:10 pm
SFO
- HLA
3 stops57h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,219
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Wed 9/164:30 pm
SFO
- HLA
2 stops34h 50m
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$1,233
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Wed 7/299:30 pm
SFO
- HLA
3 stops58h 45m
Multiple Airlines
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$1,234
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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 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
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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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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.
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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 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
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
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$1,363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$854 | Average$1,243 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$867 | Average$1,283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$874 | Average$1,283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$996 | Average$1,124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,019 | Average$1,127 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,088 | Average$1,305 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,101 | Average$1,475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |