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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R10 163

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 533

One-way from

R10 163

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 168
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 475 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 635 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 11 January 2026.

Tue 24/219:10JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/313:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R15 533
Mon 23/219:05JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/318:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R15 780
Fri 23/119:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/418:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R15 961
Tue 3/322:00JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Fri 13/316:03SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/1R16 060
Wed 15/418:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R16 109
Mon 23/219:20JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Mon 2/37:00SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Deal found 9/1R16 159
Fri 23/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 43mDelta
Sun 5/46:00SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/1R16 192
Wed 14/123:59JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 59mKLM
Wed 21/17:00SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Deal found 9/1R16 225
Sat 24/119:10JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/118:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 274

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

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

Fri 13/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 780

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 780

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R15 961

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

16:03-8:40

2 stops31h 37m

R16 060

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

7:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

R16 159

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

22:00-17:43

2 stops29h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R16 192

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-23:47

2 stops33h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

16:30-8:25

1 stop29h 55m

R16 340

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-23:25

2 stops38h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

13:15-8:35

2 stops33h 20m

R16 340

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

6:05-22:05

2 stops30h 00m

R16 505

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:45-13:35

1 stop31h 50m

R10 163

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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 9 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 R15 006). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 945). 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.

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 11 January 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 144 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 157 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 666 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Delta 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 549 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R15 012 and R15 278 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 380. 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 006). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 945). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 January 2026.
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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 11 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 549AverageR17 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 012AverageR16 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 278AverageR15 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 403AverageR16 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 636AverageR16 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 798AverageR16 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 942AverageR17 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 577AverageR20 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 640AverageR18 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 711AverageR20 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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