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R10 493 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R17 580
Typical prices: R19 162-R26 085
Turkish Airlines
Tue 31/3Tue 14/4
SFO - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 493
Typical prices: R9 839-R12 935
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/2
SFO - JNB • 1 stop
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 13% price drop
June
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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 31 - Tue, Apr 14
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18:45 - 10:35SFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
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17:55 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 50m1 stop
R17 580Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
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19:25 - 10:30SFO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
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20:15 - 16:30JNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
R17 666SWISS
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 11
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19:25 - 10:30SFO-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
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20:15 - 17:30JNB-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
R17 889SWISS
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Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3
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8:00 - 19:00SFO-JNB
25h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:43JNB-SFO
29h 48m1 stop
R18 164Delta
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Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 5
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8:35 - 18:35SFO-JNB
24h 00m2 stops
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22:00 - 15:35JNB-SFO
27h 35m2 stops
R18 250United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 4
Delta Logo
11:30 - 19:40SFO-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
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21:55 - 22:49JNB-SFO
33h 54m1 stop
R18 268Delta
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Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
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13:45 - 21:20SFO-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
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23:15 - 11:45JNB-SFO
45h 30m1 stop
R18 354KLM
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
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13:55 - 22:05SFO-JNB
22h 10m1 stop
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23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 388KLM
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Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 12
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15:40 - 12:10SFO-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
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19:20 - 14:25JNB-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
R18 405Air France
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:25 - 18:35SFO-JNB
24h 10m2 stops
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19:45 - 15:55JNB-SFO
30h 10m1 stop
R19 024United Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in March.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 March, where tickets cost R20 125 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 154 and R26 696 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR10 493
Best time to beat the crowds (6% 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 493 for a one-way ticket and R17 580 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

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OR Tambo (JNB)