Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 37m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% 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?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 043.

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 31h 35m. Fly via Delta or Turkish 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 286 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R15 829 and R16 040 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 340 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R15 823. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

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.

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.

R11 290+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco

Round-trip from	R16 848
One-way from	R11 290
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 654

SWISS
27/10-3/11
3 total stops
62h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways
12/11
1 total stop
32h 55m total
Johannesburg to San Francisco

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 524 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 716 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 13 September 2025.

Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 848

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 282

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 446

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Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1118:50SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 369

Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - JNB

2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 446

Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Sat 3/116:30SFO - JNB

1 stop30h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/9R18 845

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Fri 3/101:25JNB - SFO

2 stops46h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 25/1115:45SFO - JNB

2 stops57h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/9R25 324

Sat 4/1020:40JNB - SFO

2 stops32h 51mDelta

Tue 25/1110:39SFO - JNB

2 stops36h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/9R17 021

Mon 27/1016:40JNB - SFO

2 stops33h 50mSWISS

Mon 3/1119:25SFO - JNB

1 stop29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/9R16 848

Mon 27/1019:45JNB - SFO

2 stops30h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/110:43SFO - JNB

2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R23 066

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Wed 12/1113:45JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 290

Sat 15/1120:20JNB - SFO

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 463

Thu 30/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R11 793

Wed 8/1013:55JNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R11 828

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - SFO

3 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 845

Sat 15/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 967

Wed 12/1116:50JNB - SFO

3 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 314

Sat 1/1117:00JNB - SFO

3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 401

Mon 3/119:50JNB - SFO

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 419

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JNB - SFO

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

20:40-20:31

2 stops32h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R17 021

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R17 369

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

15:30-7:35

2 stops30h 05m

R18 446

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

16:30-8:40

1 stop30h 10m

R18 845

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-12:40

1 stop32h 55m

R11 290

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

17:00-0:14

3 stops40h 14m

R11 793

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

13:55-13:35

1 stop32h 40m

R11 828

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

17:00-21:11

3 stops38h 11m

R11 967

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

17:00-13:10

3 stops53h 10m

R12 401

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

9:50-22:50

2 stops47h 00m

R12 419

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

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.

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 R907). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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?

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.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 936 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Related info for your journey

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 31h 35m. Fly via Delta or Turkish 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 286 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R15 829 and R16 040 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 R907). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 190). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR14 286	AverageR16 473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 829	AverageR18 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 040	AverageR16 634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 135	AverageR17 700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 472	AverageR18 827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 589	AverageR18 671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 745	AverageR17 712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 482	AverageR18 962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 804	AverageR21 917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 300	AverageR20 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R11 290

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

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