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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 427

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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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 6 November 2025.

Mon 1/1218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 838
Mon 1/1218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R18 484
Sat 15/116:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 519
Wed 19/1113:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Fri 21/1123:59JNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 5/11R18 676
Sat 15/117:00SFO - JNB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1120:15JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 781
Wed 31/1213:55SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Wed 14/123:59JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/11R18 851
Wed 19/117:15SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Sat 22/1123:59JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 57mKLM
Deal found 5/11R18 920
Sun 30/1118:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/1219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R19 130
Wed 12/118:35SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1119:45JNB - SFO
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11R19 235

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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 943

One-way from

R12 427

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 464
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  • 7/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R29 792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 045 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 6 November 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

8:45-17:45

1 stop24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:20-14:46

1 stop26h 26m

R18 449

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

22:44-17:45

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:20-14:46

1 stop26h 26m

R18 519

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

10:20-17:45

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:20-15:45

2 stops27h 25m

R18 519

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:55-19:45

1 stop31h 50m

R18 536

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 641

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 676

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 676

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

9:00-22:05

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

R18 746

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

8:50-21:20

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R18 763

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

23:15-19:28

2 stops29h 13m

R18 833

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

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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 31 October 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R17 105). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 690). 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 6 November 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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. 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 22h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R17 105). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 690). 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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