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$603+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Fri 1/161:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/9$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/165:00 amSFO - JNB
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/2110:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/212:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,312
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 25mLufthansa
Sat 1/39:40 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$1,417
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/39:40 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,504
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Sat 1/31:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/11$1,609

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(oojo)

One-way from

$603
(Travelwings)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072
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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 December 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

Sat 1/24

7:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$971

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/24

10:00 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$972

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/24

10:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops32h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

$977

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

2:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

$1,008

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

5:00 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,071

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

7:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,095

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$603

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

8:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$655

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

5:00 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$657

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

7:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$743

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Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 10 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $911). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 December 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to San Francisco. 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

    Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in just under 25h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 34m. There are 10542 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $922. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $923 and $931, respectively. These flights start at 11% 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 $591. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Emirates, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $911). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$923Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$973Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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