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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg from $829

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg departing on 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg (SFO-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg 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.
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12:15 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
46h 25m1 stop
11:20 am - 11:25 amJNB-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
$1,417Cathay Pacific
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Sat, May 11 - Tue, May 21
4:10 pm - 2:20 amSFO-JNB
49h 10m2 stops
4:50 pm - 1:50 pmJNB-SFO
30h 00m2 stops
$1,434RwandAir
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, Jun 5
8:10 pm - 8:40 amSFO-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
6:50 pm - 12:45 pmJNB-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,452Air France
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, Jun 5
3:00 pm - 8:40 amSFO-JNB
32h 40m1 stop
6:50 pm - 3:58 pmJNB-SFO
30h 08m2 stops
$1,462Air France
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, Jun 5
12:40 am - 9:20 pmSFO-JNB
35h 40m2 stops
6:50 pm - 12:45 pmJNB-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,527Delta
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 5
4:10 pm - 3:00 pmSFO-JNB
37h 50m3 stops
9:05 pm - 1:15 pmJNB-SFO
25h 10m1 stop
$1,553
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Fri, Aug 2 - Fri, Aug 9
1:45 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
44h 55m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:01 pmJNB-SFO
31h 41m2 stops
$1,560
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Thu, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 9
7:35 am - 9:25 amSFO-JNB
40h 50m2 stops
7:20 pm - 8:58 pmJNB-SFO
34h 38m2 stops
$1,563American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Wed, Jul 17
7:35 am - 9:25 amSFO-JNB
40h 50m2 stops
7:20 pm - 5:25 pmJNB-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
$1,600American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Wed, Jul 17
10:35 am - 8:40 amSFO-JNB
37h 05m2 stops
6:50 pm - 12:45 pmJNB-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,621Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13

Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg is January, where tickets cost $1,294 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,874 and $1,660 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on United Airlines ($836) and RwandAir ($840). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Cathay Pacific ($1,417) and RwandAir ($1,434).

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Cheapest flight

$829
Flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Johannesburg 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 flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg was $829 for a one-way ticket and $1,417 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    San Francisco is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Johannesburg. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and you will be arriving in Johannesburg at one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Johannesburg from San Francisco?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Johannesburg.

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

    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 San Francisco to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Johannesburg from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/16Sun
3 stops
55h 28mSFO-JNB
$829
5/30Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 45mSFO-JNB
$836
5/16Thu
2 stopsRwandAir
49h 10mSFO-JNB
$840
5/30Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
32h 50mSFO-JNB
$870
5/16Thu
3 stops
55h 25mSFO-JNB
$884
6/11Tue
1 stopSWISS
28h 30mSFO-JNB
$891
6/11Tue
2 stopsSWISS
57h 30mSFO-JNB
$903
6/12Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
26h 25mSFO-JNB
$926
6/16Sun
1 stopAir France
32h 40mSFO-JNB
$1,101
7/7Sun
2 stopsRwandAir
49h 10mSFO-JNB
$2,831

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/12Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 40mSFO-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 00mJNB-SFO
$1,100
5/12Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 40mSFO-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 05mJNB-SFO
$1,127
5/11Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
46h 25mSFO-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 00mJNB-SFO
$1,227
5/12Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
49h 10mSFO-JNB
5/20Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
43h 40mJNB-SFO
$1,637
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 00mSFO-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 41mJNB-SFO
$1,640
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 00mSFO-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
50h 54mJNB-SFO
$1,666
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
43h 30mSFO-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 15mJNB-SFO
$1,685
5/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 30mSFO-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 29mJNB-SFO
$1,698
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 38mSFO-JNB
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
42h 19mJNB-SFO
$1,752
5/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
44h 05mSFO-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 29mJNB-SFO
$1,983

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San Francisco - Johannesburg Flights

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