Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R10 278

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 005
Thu 5/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 489
Thu 23/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 506
Thu 23/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 538
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 651
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 748
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 26/815:21
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 086
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 103
Sat 21/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 199
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R15 280
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 28/28:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 603

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 005

One-way from

R10 278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 006
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 920 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 522 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco 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 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R14 005

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R15 086

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-12:40

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

6:50-18:35

2 stops25h 45m

R15 603

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

14:39-8:50

2 stops32h 11m

R15 845

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

12:20-8:50

2 stops35h 30m

R15 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

21:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

11:50-8:35

2 stops35h 45m

R15 861

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

R10 504

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

17:00-19:14

3 stops59h 14m

R10 762

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

R11 020

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

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 85 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R14 699). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 619). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

    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 11 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19,0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in 26h 55m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 16966 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 705 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air France, starting at R14 960 and R15 089 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 189. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R14 699). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 619). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR14 705AverageR16 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 960AverageR15 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 089AverageR16 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 135AverageR17 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 459AverageR16 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 616AverageR16 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 701AverageR16 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 240AverageR17 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 539AverageR20 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 302AverageR19 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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