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Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1336$
1319$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 29
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
JNB - SFO
1442$
1413$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
JNB - SFO
1504$
1458$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1486$
1469$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
SFO - JNB
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
JNB - SFO
1498$
1476$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 15
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
SFO - JNB
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
JNB - SFO
1649$
1604$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, May 7
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
783$
762$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, May 27
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines2 stops
SFO - JNB
892$
884$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 9
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic1 stop
SFO - JNB
991$
986$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jun 19
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
SFO - JNB
1072$
1050$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 25
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
1089$
1064$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jun 6
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
SFO - JNB
1072$
1068$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time21 h and 20 mWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg, this can take around 21 h and 20 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$762The best price for flights from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg
Destination airportsO. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg Lanseria International AirportWhen traveling from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price$2,208A flight from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg at eDreams will cost around $2,208, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
105%A meal in Johannesburg is 105% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$25.00
Johannesburg$12.17
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
64%Trains in Johannesburg are 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$3.00
Johannesburg$1.83
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
328%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 328% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.15
Johannesburg$0.97
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
137%Coffee in Johannesburg is 137% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.68
Johannesburg$2.40
Exchange rate
1 USD = 16.39 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.06 USD
Last revised on Mon, 04/20
Distance: 10541 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city center: 1 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city center: 30 miles

Are you planning to travel to Johannesburg for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Francisco, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg?
When you fly from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg the average price is $2,208. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg is $762. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Johannesburg more expensive than San Francisco, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 0.85 USD , 80% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 4.15 USD,
while train tickets cost 31% less at Johannesburg: $ 2.07 USD versus $ 3.00 USD at San Francisco, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 12.15 USD euros in Johannesburg, 51% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 58% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 2.41 USD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 5.68 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg are October, August and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to visit Johannesburg depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, May is the best month to fly to Johannesburg from San Francisco, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds August, October and January are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco, CA - Johannesburg.

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