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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 00m, covering 27 304 km.

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.

Return flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R18 698 to R28 551, with an average of R23 459 over the past 12 months. Anything below R18 698 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the R23 459 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 254, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 38% 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R19 371 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R26 907, a difference of R7 537.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 45m, compared to 24h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 27h 11m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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.