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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 494

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 665

One-way from

R10 494

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R27 912
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R12 939 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 964 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 20/100:20SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6R21 024
Wed 30/718:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/817:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R21 131
Tue 21/1021:00SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 28/101:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 39mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R21 275
Sun 21/923:25SFO - JNB
2 stops47h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/109:50JNB - SFO
2 stops47h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/6R22 746
Tue 21/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/1022:50JNB - SFO
3 stops49h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R23 033
Tue 2/99:20SFO - JNB
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/915:05JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R23 499
Fri 7/1116:05SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/1122:05JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6R23 517
Mon 1/90:43SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/919:35JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R23 750
Sun 17/815:55SFO - JNB
3 stops55h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 30/813:55JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R23 894
Sun 31/819:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Mon 15/919:35JNB - SFO
2 stops52h 53mSWISS
Deal found 13/6R24 127
Tue 2/921:05SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 30mLufthansa
Wed 10/919:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6R24 325
Mon 28/717:05SFO - JNB
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Wed 6/810:05JNB - SFO
1 stop36h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R25 616

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R20 665

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

0:20-7:40

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-17:20

1 stop39h 15m

R21 024

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

22:45-9:45

2 stops50h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

1:15-18:54

2 stops50h 39m

R21 149

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

20:25-8:20

2 stops50h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

9:50-20:59

2 stops44h 09m

R21 526

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

22:39-10:20

2 stops25h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

22:05-18:45

1 stop30h 40m

R22 172

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

22:45-13:05

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:50-15:35

3 stops49h 45m

R23 033

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

9:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

15:05-12:08

2 stops30h 03m

R23 499

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

0:43-17:45

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

19:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

R23 750

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

15:55-8:10

3 stops55h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R23 894

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

9:00-19:40

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

18:50-18:50

2 stops33h 00m

R24 055

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 9 June 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and Cathay Pacific. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 956 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 624 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 1 airline has flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R20 665. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R21 024, and Kenya Airways, from R21 149. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Qatar Airways (R10 494), American Airlines (R11 911), and RwandAir (R13 185).

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 520AverageR23 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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