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$761+ 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
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 July 21, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/278:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/95:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,153
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 9/1411:59 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/215:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,155
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 10/198:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/212:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,160
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Thu 10/12:30 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,162
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 11/108:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/15:25 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,165
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/198:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/265:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,167
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 10/38:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/255:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,174
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:30 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/191:15 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/21$1,197
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/15:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 22m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,198
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/264:05 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/912:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/17$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 10/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/275:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,209

Find 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 July 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,155
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$761
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,758
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($178 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 21, 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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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

6:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

6:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,384

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,444

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

3:55 pm-2:20 am

2 stops49h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/30

5:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,503

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

6:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/3

1:30 pm-10:50 am

2 stops54h 20m

$1,504

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,529

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

3:55 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/27

5:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops52h 50m

$1,601

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:50 pm-12:15 am

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops49h 10m

$1,609

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

6:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

10:00 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,653

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

12:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

10:00 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop28h 48m

$1,653

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

11:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

10:00 pm-10:13 am

1 stop45h 13m

$1,660

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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?

Booking 78 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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 to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 July 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
693 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.4
Good
4,450 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
10,011 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,124 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,472 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 13 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 30h 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,384. 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 $691, Turkish Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $778 and $842, respectively. These flights start at 50% 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 Virgin Atlantic ($544), Turkish Airlines ($603), and Qatar Airways ($615).

  • 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 Istanbul.

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

    Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Istanbul can rent one for about $47 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 London 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,758). 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$842Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$869Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,088Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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