Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R11 233

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
May 27 — Jun 31
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 27 April 2026.

Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 072
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/56:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 155
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 13/55:00
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 237
Sun 30/812:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/1215:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R19 014
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 44m
British Airways
Sun 6/911:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R19 443
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/523:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R19 790
Wed 10/621:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Wed 17/617:40
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/4R19 906
Mon 27/721:15
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 44m
British Airways
Mon 7/911:52
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4R20 022

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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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 072

One-way from

R11 233

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 773
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 535 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 992 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-20:51

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:05-10:25

2 stops36h 20m

R20 121

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

11:15-8:40

2 stops35h 25m

R21 360

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

12:20-10:25

2 stops37h 05m

R21 756
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 367

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-22:23

2 stops32h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R23 226

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

19:25-22:14

2 stops35h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

10:24-7:00

2 stops35h 36m

R24 779

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

22:20-14:00

1 stop48h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:05-20:35

1 stop43h 30m

R25 258

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:30-14:00

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:05-20:35

1 stop43h 30m

R25 258

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:25-19:32

2 stops33h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

11:16-9:25

2 stops37h 09m

R25 506

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

12:40-13:35

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

R26 117

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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?

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 33 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R16 519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 086). 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 27 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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.

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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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 17,7 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 25h 40m. Fly via Delta, Qatar Airways, or KLM 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 070 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and American Airlines, starting at R15 496 and R15 541 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 16% 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 650. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R16 519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 086). 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 070AverageR16 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 496AverageR17 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 541AverageR16 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 679AverageR16 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 824AverageR16 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 945AverageR17 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 988AverageR17 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 075AverageR16 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 627AverageR17 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 762AverageR20 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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