Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg

Arriving in Johannesburg

Book your flights to Johannesburg with Etihad Airways and set yourself on a journey to the heart of African splendour.

Plan Your Johannesburg Holiday

Your love for African adventure will surely find fulfilment if you travel to Johannesburg. This journey is also your window of opportunity to explore the historical foundation of South Africa. Tours into the Apartheid Museum and the historic downtown Johannesburg buildings are set to pique your interest and leave you wanting to learn more. The Cradle of Mankind and the Gold Reef City excursion are a good chance to do just that.

The best time to travel to Johannesburg is the beginning of February just after the busy and crowded school holidays of December and January. You can immerse yourself in the greatest dance festival of the south, FNB Dance Umbrella also held around this time. Tickets to Johannesburg around this time; like every other time of the year, are easy to come by. Cheap hotels in Johannesburg are bountiful approaching the end of January; it is advisable you book for around this time to avoid the crowds. Visit Etihad’s Deals section to get the best flight deals to Johannesburg when you want to travel.

Flying from San Francisco

Book your flights from San Francisco to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy travelling in luxury, comfort and tranquillity.

Major Airports in San Francisco

In San Francisco, international flights depart from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). San Francisca Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States and has a variety of amenities including several excellent restaurants and shopping boutiques.

Airport Transportation in San Francisco

Once at the airport you can travel between terminals on the fully automated, convenient and free AirTrain. The AirTrain provides fast transport between the terminals, the BART station, and the airport's Rental Car Centre. You can also take a taxi to San Francisco International Airport, which can be found at the airport in designated taxi zones. Another option is to take a train to San Francisco International Airport as there is a direct rail line linking the Bay area and the airport. You can take a bus to San Francisco International Airport from San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.