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$640+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$982
(Delta)

One-way from

$640
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,120
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 julio 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 9/118:30 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 58mDelta
jue. 9/183:37 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/28$982
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
jue. 11/207:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
lun. 11/246:50 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$986
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 12/177:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
dom. 12/288:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 8/209:20 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/278:35 amSFO - JNB
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,085
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jue. 9/188:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/2412:20 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,213
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/2011:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop44h 35mCathay Pacific
mar. 8/261:05 amSFO - JNB
1 stop45h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$1,470

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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

jue. 9/11

8:30 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops32h 58m

San Francisco

jue. 9/18

3:37 pm-10:05 am

2 stops33h 28m

$982

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/20

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

lun. 11/24

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$986

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/17

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

dom. 12/28

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,017

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/20

9:20 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop25h 34m

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

8:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,085

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/18

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 9/24

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

$1,213

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/20

11:20 am-10:55 pm

1 stop44h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

1:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 35m

$1,470

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 11/28

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$640

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 1/14

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$722

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/27

5:00 pm-5:18 pm

3 stops34h 18m

$777

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 1/13

9:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$850

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/27

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco

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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 July 25, 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 $358). 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 julio 29, 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.

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.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% 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 $1,001.

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 Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 25m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 41m.

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 julio 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 $982. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $986 and $1,017, respectively. These flights start at 7% 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 $640. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Delta, 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 $358). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$974Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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