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: 22h 15m.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 310.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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 1h 28m.

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

Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 36m. 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.

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 time of day to fly from SFO to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 17,7 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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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 78 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 084). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 213). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 699 and R24 384 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 813 on Kenya Airways (Apr 10–May 10).

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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 17,7 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?
Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 36m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 084). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 213). 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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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 78 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 699 and R24 384 in April.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 813 on Kenya Airways (Apr 10–May 10).

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 310.

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: 22h 15m.

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 1h 28m.

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San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 699 and R24 384 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 813 on Kenya Airways (Apr 10–May 10).