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There are various ways you can get from downtown San Francisco to SFO. You can use the cheapest way, which involves boarding the Sam Trans bus. The fastest option is using a taxi, Lyft, or Uber because they offer curbside options. You can also use BART, which takes approximately 30min to get to the airport.

You can wait for your flight at some of the lounges in SFO that offer various services. Some of the lounges are Air France,KLM, and Centurion. The Air France lounge is located at international terminal A, past security on your left turn. You can grab snacks and drinks as you wait for your flight. The lounge also offers WI-FI services, security, flight monitors, and premium food.

JNB offers accessibility programs to people with special needs. If you need equipment like wheelchair assistance, you can contact the airline you are flying with 48h before your trip. The airline representative can note on your reservation form that you need special assistance, and they can make the necessary arrangements for you to be picked up when you land at JNB.

Yes. There are several companies inside JNB that offer car rental services. They include Hertz rental company located in the airport at Kempton Park. SIXT car rental is located at the Storey parking near the domestic terminal. You can also rent a vehicle online at KAYAK and pick it up when you reach Johannesburg.

Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,170 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,549: a $379 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $1,357. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 10,542 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,166 to $10,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $908.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 38m, compared with 24h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 27h 09m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $1,144 to $1,666, with an average of $1,357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,144 counts as a good deal.