$635+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 13, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 4/282:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$962
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/22:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops34h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$972
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/48:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Wed 5/205:37 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 51m
Delta
Tue 4/2811:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$979
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 7/126:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/2812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$998
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Fri 5/111:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/10![Delta logo]()
$1,023
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1512:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/204:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,062
Best flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/48:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Wed 5/205:37 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$973
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 7/126:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/2812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$999
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops36h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/14:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,142
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/167:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Sat 7/115:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 3/12![Emirates logo]()
$1,258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/2811:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$973
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 6/611:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/12![Delta logo]()
$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 7/1211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 30m
Delta
Tue 7/282:20 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$1,274
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/168:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 7/1111:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$1,288
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated March 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated March 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1512:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/204:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,062
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/243:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,092
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 4/282:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$929
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/218:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/2811:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$962
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Delta
Fri 5/111:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/10![Delta logo]()
$1,023
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/16:20 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,136
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/22:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops34h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$972
One-way flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
This Travelwings 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/152:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$635
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$637
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/35:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops50h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$656
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 5/186:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$659
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops47h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$665
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
3 stops57h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$679
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/305:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$683
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$687
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$691
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco
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 March 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $929 (SmartFares) |
One-way from | $635 (Travelwings) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $999 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/4
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 5/20
5:37 pm-8:25 am
2 stops29h 48m
$973
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/21
8:25 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop28h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 4/28
11:50 am-8:45 am
2 stops35h 55m
$973
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
6:00 pm-10:50 am
1 stop25h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
12:55 pm-10:30 am
1 stop36h 35m
$999
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/2
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Sat 6/6
11:15 pm-10:25 am
1 stop26h 10m
$1,091
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 4/24
8:25 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops36h 10m
San Francisco
Fri 5/1
4:00 pm-8:50 am
2 stops31h 50m
$1,142
Quickest round-trip
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/16
7:10 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop27h 50m
San Francisco
Sat 7/11
5:05 pm-5:30 am
1 stop27h 25m
$1,258
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
11:15 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops33h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
2:20 pm-8:45 am
2 stops33h 25m
$1,274
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/16
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
Sat 7/11
11:15 pm-10:25 am
1 stop26h 10m
$1,288
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 6/14
6:00 pm-10:50 am
1 stop25h 50m
$749
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/13
5:50 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop31h 50m
$749
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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 OR Tambo to San Francisco in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco 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 OR Tambo to San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.
Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $893). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,042). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $995.
What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 27h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 43m.
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 March 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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