SFO - JNB

R10 920 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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 OR Tambo departing on 18/5. 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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Cheapest return fare
R16 460
Overall average: R18 821
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/3Tue 17/3
SFO - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 920
Typical prices: R12 205-R15 931
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/5
SFO - JNB • 2 stops
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
June
Most popular
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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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:45
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
R16 460Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sat, Jun 6
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:20
SFO
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JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:19
JNB
-
SFO
30h 04m
2 stops
R16 525KLM
Thu, May 14 - Mon, Jun 1
KLM Logo
7:00 - 21:20
SFO
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JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:19
JNB
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SFO
30h 04m
2 stops
R16 605KLM
Sat, May 16 - Mon, Jun 1
Delta Logo
13:45 - 19:40
SFO
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JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:00 - 12:50
JNB
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SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
R16 669Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:10 - 10:50
SFO
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JNB
35h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:45
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
R16 685Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Apr 3
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:25
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:16
JNB
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SFO
30h 51m
2 stops
R16 830British Airways
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
12:06 - 19:40
SFO
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JNB
22h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
23:15 - 23:56
JNB
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SFO
33h 41m
2 stops
R16 878Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Fri, Apr 3
British Airways Logo
16:59 - 10:25
SFO
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JNB
32h 26m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 17:16
JNB
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SFO
30h 51m
2 stops
R16 894British Airways
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jul 12
Delta Logo
11:30 - 19:40
SFO
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JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 11:41
JNB
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SFO
22h 46m
1 stop
R16 910Delta
Tue, Jun 30 - Mon, Jul 6
Delta Logo
7:30 - 19:40
SFO
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JNB
27h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:23
JNB
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SFO
27h 28m
2 stops
R16 974Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to OR Tambo flights

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

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

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R17 552 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 686 and R24 281 respectively.

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

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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR10 920
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg flights

  • How can I get to SFO from the Financial District?

    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.

  • Where can I wait for my flight departure time at SFO if it's delayed?

    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.

  • How can I access special needs assistance at JNB?

    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.

  • Are there car rental services 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R10 920 for a one-way ticket and R16 460 for a return.

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

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

  • 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 travellers 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 return 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you are willing to travel to Johannesburg with your pet, you can inquire about their pet policies with the airline you are traveling with from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). If your airline allows pets, ensure you carry them in their carriers or crates as the SFO pet policy recommends.
  • You don't have to worry about where to park your vehicle at SFO when traveling for a short or extended trip. There are several on-site parking spots in all the terminals, which include short-term or long-term parking options, and you can book before your trip for convenience.
  • Traveling to Johannesburg with kids? You don't have to worry about how to coordinate them as you check in at SFO. There is a kid's play spot in terminal 3, post-security at gate 87A. Another spot in Terminal 2, near gates 54 A and B, has cool playing features for kids.
  • While on the flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), you can stream shows, music, podcasts, and movies since it's a long flight. Some airlines like Qatar allow passengers to use unlimited Wi-Fi packages once they are on board.
  • Once you arrive at JNB, you can pick up either a taxi, shuttle, train, or order a ride from Uber. The train is the fastest way to get to the city center from JNB because it takes about 15 to 20min. The train station is situated at the central terminal building inside the airport.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
OR Tambo (JNB)