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$624+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/267:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,066
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Sat 11/227:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Deal found 10/27$1,070
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:15 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Sat 11/2211:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 10/25$1,075
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Thu 1/1511:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 10/26$1,081
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Mon 11/107:20 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/27$1,084
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:15 amSFO - JNB
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:20 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$1,085
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Tue 1/1311:59 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 03mKLM
Deal found 10/26$1,086
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:50 amSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Sat 11/2211:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/25$1,088
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Tue 1/1311:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/26$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:17 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops36h 43mDelta
Wed 1/1411:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/26$1,098
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Sun 11/99:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop35h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/24$1,101

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,050
(Delta)

One-way from

$624
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,256
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

1:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/22

11:59 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,080

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

7:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

7:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,084

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

9:21 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

11:59 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,085

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,086

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

7:20 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$1,086

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

2:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/19

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,091

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

11:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$779

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 SFO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
670 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,479 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 14 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 22h 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,070. San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 10542 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $996, Cathay Pacific will fly you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $999 and $1,028, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is London. London is followed by Istanbul in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $30 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $41 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport layover in Doha least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $980). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 San Francisco to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,161Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,213Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$1,216Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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