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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 343

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 459

One-way from

R10 343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 001
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 25/10-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 46h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R26 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 008 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 14 August 2025.

Sat 25/1012:55SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/1211:05JNB - SFO
1 stop43h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R19 459
Sun 26/1012:25SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/1211:05JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R19 476
Tue 19/80:05SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 31/811:20JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8R19 494
Sat 25/1012:55SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/1211:05JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R19 827
Thu 11/90:05SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 19/911:20JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8R19 862
Wed 15/1018:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1019:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8R20 055
Fri 26/912:55SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/1011:20JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/8R20 195
Sun 26/1012:25SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/1211:05JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8R20 230
Thu 25/1218:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 2/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8R20 336
Sat 4/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1017:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8R20 581
Tue 28/1019:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1112:20JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R20 826

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

12:55-7:40

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 459

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 459

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 459

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

11:05-16:05

1 stop39h 00m

R19 476

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R19 652

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

0:20-7:40

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 827

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

11:05-9:30

1 stop32h 25m

R19 827

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 827

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

12:25-7:40

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

11:05-21:00

1 stop43h 55m

R19 827

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

12:55-7:40

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

11:05-9:30

1 stop32h 25m

R19 827

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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 8 August 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 14 August 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?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 171.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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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