Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
SFO - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 40,000 Pts + $74.3
2026-11-09
SFO - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $74.3
2026-11-06
SFO - JNB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $97.6
2026-11-06
SFO - JNB
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-05
SFO - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $858.1
2026-11-07
SFO - JNB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $862.6
San Francisco to Johannesburg flight facts
Distance
10,550 mi
16,978 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 21h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Johannesburg · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Santa Rosa - Johannesburg · Santa Rosa is 66 mi from San Francisco
Flights Monterey - Johannesburg · Monterey is 77 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Johannesburg · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - JNB
Business | 2 Stops
From 75,000 Pts + $1659.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - JNB
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1295.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - JNB
Business | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1295.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SFO - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 65,000 Pts + $380.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 65,000 Pts + $380.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
From 25,000 Pts or $341
Johannesburg (South Africa)
The Houghton Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Johannesburg depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg.
San Francisco and Johannesburg are about 10,550 miles (16,978 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 10,550-mile straight-line distance takes about 21h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Johannesburg, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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