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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1054$
1032$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1062$
1037$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 22
Air France
Air France1 stop
SFO - JNB
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1054$
1047$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
SFO - JNB
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
JNB - SFO
1080$
1058$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 28
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
SFO - JNB
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
JNB - SFO
1623$
1571$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 9
British Airways
British Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
British Airways
British Airways1 stop
JNB - SFO
1855$
1805$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Feb 10
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
606$
582$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Feb 16
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
641$
617$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 29
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
641$
617$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jan 13
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
667$
640$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 31
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
SFO - JNB
804$
780$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 24
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines2 stops
SFO - JNB
819$
811$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified 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

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Cheapest flight$582The 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
Departure AirportSan Francisco Intl AirportSan Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg
Arrival AirportOR Tambo International AirportYou'll land at OR Tambo International Airport when flying from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg
Peak seasonMayMay is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Johannesburg according to search data results from our customers
Best time to bookOctoberOctober 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

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
26%Trains in Johannesburg are 26% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$3.00
Johannesburg$2.22
MealMid-priced restaurant
61%A meal in Johannesburg is 61% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$30.00
Johannesburg$11.66
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
78%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 78% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.15
Johannesburg$0.93
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
61%Coffee in Johannesburg is 61% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.85
Johannesburg$2.27
Exchange rate
1 USD = 17.18 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.06 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
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!
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 $582. 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 0.93 USD , 78% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 4.15 USD,
while train tickets cost 26% less at Johannesburg: $ 2.22 USD versus $ 3.00 USD at San Francisco, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 11.66 USD euros in Johannesburg, 61% less than the 30.00 USD euros in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 61% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 2.27 USD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 5.85 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.
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to San Francisco, CA?
While in San Francisco, CA the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.43 ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco, CA. During the winter period, San Francisco, CA can register 12 mm precipitation, while Johannesburg have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

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