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$620+ 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
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco

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 11, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/216:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/56:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 11/110:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops45h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 11/1511:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,163
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/178:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/243:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,183
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/68:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/153:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,188
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 9/42:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/153:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,190
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/208:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/273:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,237
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.
Sun 7/126:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 50m
Air France
Tue 7/288:10 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Air France
Deal found 6/10$1,267

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,139
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$620
(Travelwings)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,229
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Johannesburg OR Tambo-San Francisco flights.
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/21

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,139

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

10:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops45h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

11:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,163

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

6:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops28h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

8:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,267

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

7:00 pm-9:19 am

2 stops47h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,338

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

11:15 pm-12:53 am

2 stops34h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,428

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/17

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

9:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,442

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

8:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,568

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

6:35 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops34h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

4:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,654
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/21

1:40 pm-7:50 am

1 stop28h 10m

$785

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$825

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Deals found on 6/7

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Booking 76 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $1,002). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,402). 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?

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 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

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

    Located just 11.0 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, United Airlines, and Air France can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in just under 25h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 40m. 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 Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $892. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $970 and $980, respectively. These flights start at 21% 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 $653. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $1,002). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,402). 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$980Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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