Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 994.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 35m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

KLM, Qatar Airways, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 05m. San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 16966 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R17 264.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

For a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19,0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R21 294 and R27 929 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 056 on British Airways (Nov 3-Nov 18).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JNB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19,0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
KLM, Qatar Airways, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 05m. San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 16966 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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