$658+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoExplore 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 October 21, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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Deal found 10/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$947
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Deal found 10/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$964
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Deal found 10/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$989
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/16![Air France logo]()
$1,027
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Deal found 10/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,032
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Deal found 10/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,037
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/20![KLM logo]()
$1,040
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 October 21, 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 October 21, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$965
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/18![British Airways logo]()
$977
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/16![Air France logo]()
$1,027
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
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Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
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1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 10/18![Delta logo]()
$1,049
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
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Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,052
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
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2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$1,050
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/610:00 pm -
2 stops28h 31m
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1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 10/18![United Airlines logo]()
$1,052
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 1/319:20 pm -
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Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$1,050
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:40 pm -
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1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$989
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/16![Air France logo]()
$1,027
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/211:59 pm -
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2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 10/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,032
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/211:59 pm -
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Deal found 10/20![KLM logo]()
$1,040
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$947
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/79:40 pm -
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1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$1,048
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 October 21, 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 October 21, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/292:55 pm -
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Deal found 10/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$658
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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1 stop31h 40m
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Deal found 10/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$733
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/21:45 pm -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/25:00 pm -
3 stops37h 00m
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Deal found 10/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$780
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/299:45 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$910
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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2 stops37h 00m
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Deal found 10/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$921
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![British Airways logo]()
$1,040
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,349
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 October 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $947 (Gotogate) |
One-way from | $658 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,093 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 21, 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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JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/2
6:50 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop31h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$733
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/2
1:45 pm-8:11 pm
2 stops40h 26m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$765
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/2
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
3 stops37h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$780
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/29
9:45 am-4:30 pm
2 stops39h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$910
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/28
1:30 pm-4:30 pm
2 stops37h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$921
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/9
12:20 am-4:30 pm
1 stop26h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 1/27
6:35 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop41h 50m
$965
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/21
7:35 pm-6:45 pm
1 stop33h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 1/25
8:35 pm-10:25 am
1 stop27h 50m
$977
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 11/2
7:40 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop27h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 11/10
4:40 pm-11:25 am
2 stops32h 45m
$1,027
Quickest round-trip
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/28
7:35 pm-2:55 pm
1 stop29h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,040
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/3
8:10 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop28h 40m
San Francisco
Mon 2/15
6:00 am-7:10 pm
2 stops27h 10m
$1,045
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| 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*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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?
Booking 73 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 $1,030). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,503). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,038 and $1,260 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $947 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 6-Nov 23).
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 36% 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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 25h 40m.
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 2h 33m.
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 October 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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