Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 22h 45m
- two tickets, via Madrid
- $847
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 10,541 mi (16,964 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
22h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,906
Via New York
23h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York
flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Johannesburg
flight 14h 45m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
24h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam
flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $2,316
Via Madrid
Spain
24h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $847
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,409
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Johannesburg
San Francisco to Dubai
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 16h
from $523
San Francisco to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,052 mi (6,521 km) from Johannesburg, flight 14h
from $476
San Francisco to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 58m
from $348
San Francisco to Rome
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h
from $528
San Francisco to Barcelona
Barcelona: 4,955 mi (7,975 km) from Johannesburg, flight 11h 20m
from $381
San Francisco to New Delhi
New Delhi: 4,997 mi (8,042 km) from Johannesburg, flight 21h
from $340
To Johannesburg from cities closest to San Francisco
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 2,136 mi (3,437 km) from San Francisco, flight 15h 5m
from $753
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 2,566 mi (4,129 km) from San Francisco, flight 14h 45m
London to Johannesburg
London: 5,354 mi (8,616 km) from San Francisco, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 5,451 mi (8,773 km) from San Francisco, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 5,563 mi (8,953 km) from San Francisco, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Frankfurt: 5,676 mi (9,134 km) from San Francisco, flight 11h
from $507
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg?
Via Atlanta: 4h 40m to the connection, 15h 5m after it, about 22h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $847. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Johannesburg?
Atlanta (22h 45m total), New York (23h 20m total), Amsterdam (24h 20m total), Madrid (24h 25m total) and London (24h 35m total).
How far is Johannesburg from San Francisco?
10,541 mi (16,964 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.