Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R11 288

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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 26 January 2026.

Tue 10/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 094
Wed 11/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
British Airways
Wed 18/318:30
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R15 254
Sat 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/28:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/1R15 688
Tue 10/319:45
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 17/322:44
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 768
Sat 31/122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Delta
Fri 6/223:05
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/1R15 800
Wed 11/319:45
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 18/310:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 832
Sat 31/119:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
Sat 7/26:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 24/1R15 977
Sat 31/119:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Delta
Sun 8/20:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 20m
Delta
Deal found 24/1R15 993
Sat 31/119:20
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Air France
Sat 7/215:40
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Air France
Deal found 24/1R16 025

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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 094

One-way from

R11 288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 711
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 731 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 492 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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

Wed 11/3

19:35-16:00

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R15 094

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-15:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

11:55-8:25

2 stops35h 30m

R15 688

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:45-20:10

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

22:45-18:35

2 stops34h 50m

R15 768

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-21:13

2 stops32h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

16:03-8:35

2 stops31h 32m

R15 768

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:45-22:47

2 stops36h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

8:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R15 832

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R16 908

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

13:40-7:00

2 stops32h 20m

R17 422

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

12:45-13:35

1 stop33h 50m

R11 288

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

R13 665

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

20:25-23:12

2 stops35h 47m

R14 323

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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 23 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 628). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 543). 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 26 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.

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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 Delta 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 634 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air France, starting at R14 888 and R15 016 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 144. 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 628). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 543). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 208AverageR17 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 634AverageR16 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 888AverageR15 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 016AverageR16 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 243AverageR16 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 384AverageR15 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 540AverageR16 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 207AverageR17 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 459AverageR20 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 218AverageR19 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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