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Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg. 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
San Francisco to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey23h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SFO Atlanta (ATL) JNB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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SFO London (LHR) JNB
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
- +10hJohannesburg vs San Francisco
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- SFO → JNB, HLA
Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg?
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 San Francisco to Johannesburg?
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 San Francisco and Johannesburg?
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 San Francisco and Johannesburg?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
