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$669+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(Delta)

One-way from

$669
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,060
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco
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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/189:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop35h 59mDelta
Mon 10/1312:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/225:10 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$985
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2110:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops38h 15mLufthansa
Tue 10/2810:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,022
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/198:40 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops36h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/221:59 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$1,023
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/169:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 11/225:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,064
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 25mAir France
Sat 11/223:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAir France
Deal found 6/10$1,172
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:55 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/226:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,196
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/226:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/169:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/223:40 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,334
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/151:25 amJNB - SFO
2 stops50h 44mKenya Airways
Tue 10/289:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,343
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2711:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/21:05 amSFO - JNB
1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$1,452
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Sun 8/35:05 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$1,506

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

9:55 pm-12:54 am

1 stop35h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$973

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

5:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$985

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/21

10:40 am-3:55 pm

2 stops38h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

10:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,022

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

8:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

1:59 pm-11:30 am

2 stops35h 31m

$1,023

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/16

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

5:30 pm-7:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

$1,064

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

3:25 pm-9:15 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,172

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

5:55 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,196

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,226

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

9:15 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops29h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

3:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,334

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

1:25 am-7:09 pm

2 stops50h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops42h 15m

$1,343

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 JNB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Johannesburg to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $973. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $985 and $1,022, respectively. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $692. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$974Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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