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$670+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo
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 March 15, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,007
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/145:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,024
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,025
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/305:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,042
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,051
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/166:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,052
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,053
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/55:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,054
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/267:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,058

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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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,007
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$670
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,214
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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 March 15, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops41h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

3:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,173

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,230

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

6:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,274

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,303
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

6:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,306

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/5

6:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,308

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/21

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,314

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

7:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,341
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$796

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:33 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$839

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 13, 2026.

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $770). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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.

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 March 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited 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
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,293 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
680 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
9,427 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
4,253 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
7,792 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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 29h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,274. San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 10542 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $778, Air France will fly you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $854 and $858, respectively. These flights start at 40% 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 Qatar Airways ($624), Lufthansa ($732), and SWISS ($770).

  • 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.

  • 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 $33 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 Istanbul 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $770). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,033Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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