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

Currently priced at $1,096, 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 Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,104 and $1,174, respectively. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Cathay Pacific ($590), Qatar Airways ($727), and SWISS ($802).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air France or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

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 $51 per day.

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

Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 per day.

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 19% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco average $1,373. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,373, as users have found deals to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from as low as $995. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

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. 15 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.

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.

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

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Tue 8/51:05 amSFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/711:20 amJNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$1,096

Tue 8/126:45 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,104

Thu 10/2310:45 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/2812:05 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops39h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,115

Sun 9/143:55 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 9/184:50 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops53h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/26

$1,174

Mon 12/810:45 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways

Sun 1/181:35 amJNB - SFO

2 stops47h 43mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/28

$1,205

Wed 8/2011:40 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops47h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/99:50 amJNB - SFO

2 stops40h 08mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/25

$1,228

Mon 12/88:40 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 1/1510:00 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$1,232

Wed 11/2610:45 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/207:35 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop33h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,236

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Tue 8/51:05 amSFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/711:20 amJNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$1,096

Tue 8/126:45 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,104

Thu 10/2310:45 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/2812:05 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops39h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,115

Mon 9/83:55 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 9/234:50 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops53h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/27

$1,174

Wed 8/2011:40 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops47h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/99:50 amJNB - SFO

2 stops40h 08mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/25

$1,228

Thu 8/77:05 amSFO - JNB

2 stops42h 50mKenya Airways

Fri 9/512:10 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops34h 16mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/27

$1,292

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Sat 8/212:50 amSFO - JNB

2 stops35h 30mDelta

Sun 8/106:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$1,625

Sun 8/31:45 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop22h 35mKLM

Sun 8/106:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Deal found 7/26

$1,565

Tue 8/51:05 amSFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/711:20 amJNB - SFO

1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$1,096

Wed 8/66:45 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/25:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,275

Wed 8/61:40 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/99:50 amJNB - SFO

2 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,357

Wed 8/65:05 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop27h 25mEmirates

Mon 9/81:25 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop33h 35mEmirates

Deal found 7/27

$1,413

Wed 8/64:30 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop31h 15mCondor

Fri 8/155:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop29h 40mCondor

Deal found 7/27

$1,546

Thu 8/77:05 amSFO - JNB

2 stops42h 50mKenya Airways

Fri 9/512:10 pmJNB - SFO

2 stops34h 16mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/27

$1,292

Thu 8/73:55 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 8/291:55 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/27

$1,338

Mon 8/111:05 amSFO - JNB

1 stop45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/268:25 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$1,280

Tue 8/126:45 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,104

Mon 8/183:55 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 9/11:55 pmJNB - SFO

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/26

$1,197

One-way flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo
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Wed 8/2712:05 amSFO - JNB

1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/26

$590

Mon 9/1511:00 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$636

Wed 10/153:55 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/27

$727

Sat 8/237:50 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops28h 30mSWISS

Deal found 7/27

$802

Sat 8/233:55 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops49h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 7/26

$815

Wed 8/2712:43 amSFO - JNB

2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$1,139

Fri 8/812:20 amSFO - JNB

2 stops45h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 7/27

$1,378

Wed 8/275:05 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop38h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/25

$4,126

Tue 8/512:13 pmSFO - JNB

2 stops36h 12mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/27

$4,439

Thu 8/2812:00 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop33h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$4,514

Sat 8/22:40 pmSFO - JNB

1 stop32h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 7/26

$8,594

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SFO - JNB

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San Francisco

Thu 8/7

1:40 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

11:20 am-10:55 pm

1 stop44h 35m

$1,096

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/30

5:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,104

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

10:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

12:05 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$1,115

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

3:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

4:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops53h 45m

$1,174

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

10:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

1:35 am-3:18 pm

2 stops47h 43m

$1,205

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

11:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50 am-4:58 pm

2 stops40h 08m

$1,228

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

5:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/21

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,232

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/20

7:35 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,236

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

1:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 35m

$585

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

11:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops50h 35m

$636

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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?

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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?

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 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,269.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,335 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

946 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,679 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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. 15 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,096, 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 Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,104 and $1,174, respectively. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Cathay Pacific ($590), Qatar Airways ($727), and SWISS ($802).
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 $51 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?
Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$932	Average$1,134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$967	Average$1,102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,028	Average$1,448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,029	Average$1,213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,078	Average$1,478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,091	Average$1,150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,210	Average$1,525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
SWISS	Cheapest$1,213	Average$1,394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
KLM	Cheapest$1,272	Average$1,801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Air France	Cheapest$1,281	Average$1,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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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 July 28, 2025.