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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 689

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Mar 2 — Mar 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2026.

Thu 23/412:06
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Thu 30/421:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 29m
Delta
Deal found 29/1R15 338
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Sat 9/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 30/1R15 578
Wed 19/813:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/918:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 753
Thu 30/48:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
KLM
Tue 12/523:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 04m
KLM
Deal found 30/1R15 801
Fri 1/512:06
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 34m
Delta
Mon 11/523:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 31m
Delta
Deal found 30/1R16 008
Tue 31/323:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Delta
Tue 14/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 30/1R16 040
Thu 30/411:15
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 12/519:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/1R16 088
Sun 1/1113:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Fri 20/1123:59
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 51m
KLM
Deal found 29/1R16 360
Thu 23/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 407
Tue 31/310:31
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops25h 49m
KLM
Tue 14/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 30/1R16 455

Find flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 338

One-way from

R12 689

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December

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May

Average price

R20 509
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R34 804 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 630 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
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Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

18:00-12:50

1 stop27h 50m

R15 578

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

12:06-19:40

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-23:46

2 stops33h 31m

R16 008

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

9:24-18:35

2 stops23h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-15:51

2 stops27h 51m

R16 998

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R17 030

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

9:00-22:05

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:20-15:51

2 stops30h 31m

R17 397

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

8:55-19:00

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R17 509

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

22:54-19:00

2 stops34h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R17 509

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

6:05-19:00

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R17 509

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

R17 589

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

6:05-19:00

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:20-23:04

2 stops37h 44m

R17 589

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 928). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 291). 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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  • 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, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 22h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 37m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 928). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 291). 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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