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$802+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg are usually found in January or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 October 9, 2024.

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$986
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$802
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Cheap San Francisco to Johannesburg flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,724,377 searches. Prices were last updated on October 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 11/56:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/147:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/42:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 11/117:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8$1,031
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/510:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops39h 16mKenya Airways
Thu 11/148:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops39h 52mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/610:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/135:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$1,156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/75:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2010:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,177
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sun 11/245:20 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/97:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/8$1,318
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/151:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/17:30 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/8$1,414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/1111:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/1811:00 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 11/412:25 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/147:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,468

San Francisco to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,724,377 searches. Data last updated October 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 11/56:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/147:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/42:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 11/117:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8$1,031
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/510:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops39h 16mKenya Airways
Thu 11/148:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops39h 52mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/610:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/135:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$1,156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/75:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2010:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/15:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 12/247:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,181
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/151:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/17:30 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/8$1,414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/1111:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/1811:00 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops34h 58mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 11/412:25 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/147:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,468

San Francisco to Johannesburg flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,724,377 searches. Data last updated October 9, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/159:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops52h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 10/221:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops44h 21mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/8$1,358
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/154:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/238:05 amJNB - SFO
2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8$1,367
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/1511:20 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops43h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/238:15 amJNB - SFO
3 stops40h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8$2,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/1412:16 amSFO - JNB
2 stops47h 19mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/239:55 amJNB - SFO
2 stops47h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/8$2,438
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Tue 10/1512:43 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops36h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2612:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$7,009
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/157:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 10/269:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/8$7,038
This BudgetAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 BudgetAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/155:05 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops42h 20mEmirates
Sat 10/264:10 pmJNB - SFO
3 stops30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 10/8$22,053

One-way flights to Johannesburg from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,724,377 searches. Data last updated October 9, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/129:05 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$802
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/127:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 10/8$826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/1411:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8$930
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/144:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8$963
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Thu 10/171:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9$1,052
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/162:25 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mAir France
Deal found 10/8$1,142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 12/165:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/8$1,143
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 12/158:35 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/8$1,490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/1312:35 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$1,658

Find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,724,377 searches. Data last updated October 9, 2024.

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$986 - $1,414

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San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/13

1 stop31h 40m

$986

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

1 stop26h 50m

$1,031

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/17

2 stops45h 21m

$1,072

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/20

2 stops29h 36m

$1,079

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

1 stop46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/25

1 stop43h 55m

$1,092

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

2 stops35h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/17

1 stop33h 00m

$1,147

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/24

1 stop33h 00m

$1,181

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

3 stops35h 07m

$1,225

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 11/15

2 stops35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

1 stop29h 15m

$1,414

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 October 4, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 88 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $1,192). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 9, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on October 6, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated October 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, such as Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and British Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,969 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
893 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $986, but on average you can expect to pay $1,226.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Johannesburg for under $1,400?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $986. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,031 and $1,072, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 32% 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 SWISS ($826), Ethiopian Air ($930), and Qatar Airways ($963).

  • What does SFO to JNB mean?

    SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

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

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square, by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $49 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg (average of $1,192). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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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