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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Johannesburg

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 2,179
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel May
Flight distance 16,978.29 km
Popular airline American Airlines

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 7,035.

  • How many airports are there in Johannesburg (JNB)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Johannesburg (JNB): Lanseria International Airport and O. R. Tambo International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest San Francisco to Johannesburg ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for San Francisco to Johannesburg airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sat, Jul 12 at AED 2978 for one-way flights.
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