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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 636

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
May 31 — Jun 71
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 1 May 2026.

Wed 16/920:25
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 920
Tue 27/1022:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1117:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 054
Sat 12/921:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 22/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R19 775
Wed 26/814:35
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R19 875
Sun 30/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R19 942
Wed 9/916:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 13/917:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R20 378
Tue 10/1122:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1217:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R20 428
Fri 21/823:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/912:10
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R20 546

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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 920

One-way from

R12 636

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 032
16/9-21/9
  • 16/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 43m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R35 027 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

17:05-5:30

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R25 171

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

17:05-5:30

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-12:50

1 stop28h 00m

R26 009
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

10:35-21:20

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

23:15-18:58

2 stops28h 43m

R28 037

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

7:00-21:20

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

23:15-18:58

2 stops28h 43m

R28 355

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

7:00-21:20

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

23:15-20:05

2 stops29h 50m

R28 355

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 18/6

15:55-9:00

1 stop32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

20:55-19:21

2 stops31h 26m

R29 109

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

7:05-21:20

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

20:25-20:16

2 stops32h 51m

R29 444

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

18:43-8:45

2 stops29h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

20:25-21:59

2 stops34h 34m

R29 629

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

15:55-9:00

1 stop32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

20:55-19:21

2 stops31h 26m

R29 780

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

6:05-18:30

2 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

R29 947

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 75 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 R18 032). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 735). 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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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 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?

    Emirates and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 25h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. 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 R18 032). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 735). 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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