Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 076 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at R17 377 and R17 431 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 744. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

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Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Delta.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R16 687, or R23 117 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users have commonly found prices around R18 846 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R16 137. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SFO?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 12 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19,0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco?

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Deals for OR Tambo to San Francisco flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R17 076
One-way from	R11 744
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 777

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 571	AverageR16 801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 144	AverageR20 059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 199	AverageR18 621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 204	AverageR18 561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 359	AverageR16 979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 522	AverageR18 285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 957	AverageR18 081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 555	AverageR19 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 158	AverageR22 305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 536	AverageR21 439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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