Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R10 480

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, 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 23 December 2025.

Tue 23/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 57mDelta
Mon 29/1222:30SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 22/12R16 430
Sun 21/1219:20JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mAir France
Sat 3/115:40SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mAir France
Deal found 21/12R22 397
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/10:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R26 943
Tue 23/1217:00JNB - SFO
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:13SFO - JNB
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R35 634
Thu 25/1217:00JNB - SFO
2 stops34h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 5/122:55SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R64 248
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 5/110:38SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 57mDelta
Deal found 21/12R66 237
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/10:30SFO - JNB
3 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R66 287
Mon 29/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 9/120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/12R77 953

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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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 491

One-way from

R10 480

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 934
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 8/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 453 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 818 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 23 December 2025.
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

Sun 8/2

21:55-19:49

1 stop31h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

11:47-19:00

1 stop21h 13m

R14 491

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

11:02-22:05

2 stops25h 03m

R16 112

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-23:57

1 stop35h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

8:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R16 279

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

21:55-15:08

2 stops27h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

6:00-19:00

2 stops27h 00m

R16 446

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 664

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

23:51-18:35

2 stops32h 44m

R16 680

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

14:28-7:35

2 stops32h 07m

R17 683

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

12:45-12:40

1 stop33h 55m

R10 480

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

12:45-12:40

1 stop33h 55m

R10 714

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

1:35-14:30

3 stops46h 55m

R12 586

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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 19 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 226). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 179). 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 23 December 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.

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 23 December 2025.
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

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 27h 13m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, United 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 748 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R15 232 and R15 503 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 518. 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 226). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 179). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 748AverageR17 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 232AverageR17 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 503AverageR16 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 630AverageR16 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 866AverageR16 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 054AverageR16 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR16 176AverageR17 319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 821AverageR21 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 923AverageR18 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 922AverageR20 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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