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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 506

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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 11 March 2026.

Wed 5/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 414
Thu 30/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 791
Tue 11/811:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/819:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R16 840
Tue 14/422:50
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R17 052
Sun 23/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R17 232
Thu 16/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 249
Tue 21/422:55
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 28/417:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R17 265
Thu 23/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R17 396
Thu 9/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R17 462

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 414

One-way from

R10 506

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 753
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 92h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 575 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 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:57

2 stops31h 57m

R19 180

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

8:45-21:20

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:25-20:36

2 stops33h 11m

R20 015

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

R20 129

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

9:30-21:20

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

18:00-12:50

1 stop27h 50m

R20 620

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

17:55-10:25

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-19:24

2 stops31h 59m

R20 866
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

11:15-18:30

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

R21 095

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

R21 504

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

7:05-21:20

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-23:46

2 stops33h 31m

R21 667

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

7:15-21:20

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

R21 684

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

5:00-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

R22 011

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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 6 March 2026.

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 601). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 754). 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.

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.

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

    KLM and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 22h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 05m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 601). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 754). 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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