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Cheapest round-trip
$962
Typical prices: $1,008-$1,157
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 9/24Wed 10/7
JNB - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$643
Typical prices: $769-$1,087
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/26
JNB - SFO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $989 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 25h 32m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco (JNB-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:15 pm - 3:45 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:45 am - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$962Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:15 pm - 9:34 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
34h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles
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2:00 pm - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,015Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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6:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$1,034Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 10
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10:00 pm - 6:01 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
30h 01m1 stop Newark
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10:20 am - 6:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m1 stop Newark
$1,036United Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 10
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10:00 pm - 12:19 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
24h 19m1 stop Newark
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6:30 am - 6:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
$1,036United Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$1,036Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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7:35 pm - 5:24 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:23 pm - 10:25 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
$1,068British Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 11:47 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
33h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
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10:00 pm - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,288Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 6:23 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
37h 18m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles
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8:23 am - 4:00 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl
$1,323Qatar Airways
Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 10
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9:25 am - 12:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
37h 15m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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9:23 pm - 3:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 12m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$1,727Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between $1,087 and $1,450 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $962 on Virgin Atlantic (Sep 24-Oct 7).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $1,001 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,405 and $1,330 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$643
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco was $643 for a one-way ticket and $962 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,147 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,632 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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