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
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 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
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 23 December 2025.
Sun 8/221:55JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 21/211:47SFO - JNB
1 stop21h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/12R14 491
Wed 4/219:20JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/211:02SFO - JNB
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 112
Sun 25/122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop35h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/28:35SFO - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12R16 279
Sun 8/221:55JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 13mDelta
Sat 21/26:00SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Deal found 22/12R16 446
Fri 6/319:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/319:50SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12R16 664
Fri 6/322:00JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 10/314:28SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R17 683
Wed 4/219:45JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/223:51SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 680
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 57mDelta
Mon 29/1222:30SFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 22/12R16 430
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
Sun 25/122:00JNB - SFO
1 stop35h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/28:35SFO - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12R16 279
Sun 25/122:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Sat 7/218:55SFO - JNB
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 22/12R16 380
Sun 25/119:05JNB - SFO
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:40SFO - JNB
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R19 672
Sun 25/123:00JNB - SFO
3 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/222:52SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R32 976
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 23 December 2025.
Tue 20/112:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R10 480
Wed 21/112:45JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/12R10 714
Wed 21/11:35JNB - SFO
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R12 586
Wed 21/117:00JNB - SFO
3 stops55h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R12 602
Tue 20/117:00JNB - SFO
3 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R12 669
Mon 5/113:40JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/12R25 438
Mon 5/117:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R25 539
Mon 5/117:00JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R28 480
Mon 5/114:30JNB - SFO
3 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/12R37 038
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 23 December 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 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.
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OR Tambo
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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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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.
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 R16 958.
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 38m.
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 03m.
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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 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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