Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R10 814
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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
gen 14 — gen 211
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 15 dicembre 2025.
dom 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 39mUnited Airlines
sab 3/16:45SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R22 201
dom 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
sab 3/16:00SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/12R25 373
gio 18/1217:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 36mKenya Airways
lun 29/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/12R64 831
gio 18/1223:10JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 20mDelta
lun 29/1222:30SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/12R66 569
gio 18/1210:10JNB - SFO
1 stop43h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R75 038
gio 18/1222:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 39mUnited Airlines
lun 29/1210:40SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12R76 387
Best flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 dicembre 2025.
gio 29/121:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
gio 5/218:45SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/12R16 431
gio 29/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
mer 4/20:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 482
dom 18/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 54mVirgin Atlantic
sab 24/16:00SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/12R16 482
mer 28/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom 1/213:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12R17 106
mar 27/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
mar 3/222:59SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12R16 499
mar 27/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 25mDelta
mar 3/213:35SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/12R16 516
mer 4/319:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom 8/319:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12R17 106
gio 14/523:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 57mDelta
gio 21/513:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/12R16 904
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated 15 dicembre 2025 and is based on user searches.
dom 18/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 54mDelta
sab 24/122:55SFO - JNB
2 stops37h 10mDelta
Deal found 14/12R16 718
dom 18/119:35JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
sab 24/116:03SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R17 882
dom 18/122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic
sab 24/111:50SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/12R18 169
mar 27/122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 39mUnited Airlines
mar 3/222:59SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12R16 499
mar 27/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 25mDelta
mar 3/213:35SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/12R16 516
mer 28/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
dom 1/213:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12R17 106
mer 28/119:35JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
dom 1/215:50SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R18 759
gio 29/121:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
gio 5/218:45SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/12R16 431
gio 29/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
mer 4/20:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 482
One-way flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 dicembre 2025.
gio 22/120:30JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R10 814
mer 4/220:30JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R11 016
mer 4/29:50JNB - SFO
3 stops46h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R11 995
gio 22/117:00JNB - SFO
3 stops55h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R12 771
mer 31/121:35JNB - SFO
2 stops46h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R24 866
lun 5/113:45JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R25 322
lun 5/113:40JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/12R25 676
dom 4/11:35JNB - SFO
2 stops46h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R28 493
gio 1/113:40JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/12R33 554
lun 5/123:00JNB - SFO
3 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12R39 813
dom 11/119:30JNB - SFO
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R45 633
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 15 dicembre 2025.
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 15 dicembre 2025.
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
gio 29/1
21:30-14:40
1 stop27h 10m
San Francisco
gio 5/2
18:45-8:35
2 stops27h 50m
R16 431
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
gio 29/1
22:00-15:35
2 stops27h 35m
San Francisco
mer 4/2
0:43-18:35
3 stops31h 52m
R16 482
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dom 18/1
22:00-22:54
2 stops34h 54m
San Francisco
sab 24/1
6:00-19:00
1 stop27h 00m
R16 482
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar 27/1
22:00-21:05
2 stops33h 05m
San Francisco
mar 3/2
22:59-18:35
2 stops33h 36m
R16 499
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar 27/1
22:00-20:25
2 stops32h 25m
San Francisco
mar 3/2
13:35-8:25
2 stops32h 50m
R16 516
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
gio 14/5
23:15-23:12
2 stops32h 57m
San Francisco
gio 21/5
13:45-21:20
1 stop22h 35m
R16 904
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mer 28/1
19:05-16:45
1 stop31h 40m
San Francisco
dom 1/2
13:10-10:50
1 stop35h 40m
R17 106
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mer 4/3
19:05-16:45
1 stop31h 40m
San Francisco
dom 8/3
19:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
R17 106
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
gio 22/1
20:30-12:40
1 stop26h 10m
R10 814
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mer 4/2
20:30-12:40
1 stop26h 10m
R11 016
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco
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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 12 December 2025.
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 44 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 R15 369). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 330). 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 JNB to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 dicembre 2025.
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 26% on airfare.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 116.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, 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: 24h 39m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, 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 05m.
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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 27h 10m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 876 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R15 375 and R15 647 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 21% 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 607. 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 R15 369). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 330). 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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