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Cheapest round-trip
$1,156
Typical prices: $1,156-$1,535
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/27Mon 11/9
SFO - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$763
Typical prices: $820-$960
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/6
SFO - JNB • 2 stops
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
34h 05m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 7:35 pm
JNB
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SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
$1,156Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:59 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
30h 51m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 1:10 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,157Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
34h 05m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 7:35 pm
JNB
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SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
$1,165Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:55 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 1:38 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 38m
2 stops
$1,167Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
40h 20m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 7:22 pm
JNB
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SFO
40h 12m
2 stops
$1,169Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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JNB
40h 20m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 7:22 pm
JNB
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SFO
40h 12m
2 stops
$1,174Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 20
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10:35 pm - 10:55 am
SFO
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JNB
51h 20m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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SFO
35h 55m
2 stops
$1,198Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
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4:05 pm - 12:15 am
SFO
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JNB
47h 10m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 1:10 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,207Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:45 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
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8:25 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
46h 25m
1 stop
$1,213Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:45 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
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8:25 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
46h 25m
1 stop
$1,214Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Johannesburg flights

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.

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

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

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $664 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,022 and $1,015 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$763
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg was $763 for a one-way ticket and $1,156 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?

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

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

    Istanbul 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.

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

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Johannesburg were found on Kenya Airways ($1,198) and Singapore Airlines ($1,213).

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