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Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or London, about 23h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 47m
JNBSFOATL

Johannesburg to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey23h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 47m
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2
JNB London (LHR) SFO
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~24h 37m
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JNB Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 48m
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JNB Amsterdam (AMS) SFO
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 45m
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JNB Paris (CDG) SFO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 37m
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JNB Zurich (ZRH) SFO
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
16,964 km10,535 miles
Journey time
23h 47mestimate
Time difference
-10hSan Francisco vs Johannesburg
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → SFO

Flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, London and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and San Francisco?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 10 hours behind Johannesburg.

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