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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 323

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Sep 2 — Sep 91
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 3 August 2026.

Tue 27/1022:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R18 992
Mon 19/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R19 274
Tue 10/1122:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/111:35
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops65h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8R19 323
Tue 10/1122:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1117:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R19 356
Mon 9/1122:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/111:35
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops66h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R19 422
Sun 11/1023:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1012:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R20 133
Mon 7/916:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/913:25
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R20 315
Tue 13/1020:45
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1017:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 38m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 31/7R20 563
Sat 7/1120:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1112:05
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8R20 943

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 992

One-way from

R11 323

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 307
27/10-9/11
  • 27/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R52 263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 979 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 3 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

18:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R23 522

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

19:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R23 538
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

17:00-5:30

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

19:10-14:00

1 stop27h 50m

R24 827

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

17:00-10:15

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

R25 654

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 19/11

18:35-16:05

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

18:50-16:30

1 stop31h 40m

R26 761

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

18:45-16:05

2 stops36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-17:30

1 stop31h 40m

R26 761

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

17:00-20:35

1 stop42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

R26 794

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

17:00-10:15

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

10:05-14:00

1 stop36h 55m

R26 811

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

6:00-18:30

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

19:00-23:20

2 stops37h 20m

R27 968

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

9:30-21:20

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

R28 034

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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?

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 R17 984). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 282). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R21 191 and R27 109 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 992 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 27–Nov 9).

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?

    Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 27h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 55m. 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 R17 984). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 282). 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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