$638+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Oct 6 — Oct 131
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 6, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 11/27:40 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Mon 11/164:35 pm -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,011
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/248:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Fri 10/92:00 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 10/119:55 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 11/114:30 pm -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,015
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/248:15 pm -
2 stops34h 19m
Tue 10/1311:44 am -
1 stop22h 56m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,017
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 9/2011:33 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,018
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 11/16:50 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Fri 11/136:35 pm -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,029
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 11/16:50 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 11/166:35 pm -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,030
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 -
2 stops33h 00m
Thu 11/1212:55 am -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$1,035
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/2010:00 pm -
2 stops33h 51m
Tue 10/276:42 pm -
2 stops38h 53m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/248:15 pm -
2 stops34h 19m
Fri 10/96:00 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/2010:00 pm -
2 stops33h 51m
Tue 10/274:30 pm -
1 stop41h 05m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Thu 10/229:15 pm -
2 stops34h 34m
Sun 10/252:00 pm -
2 stops35h 25m
Deal found 9/4![British Airways logo]()
$1,148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 1/3110:00 pm -
1 stop28h 53m
Wed 3/1010:20 am -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,042
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 10/198:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 11/22:40 pm -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,069
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 9/2011:33 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,018
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/248:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Fri 10/92:00 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/248:15 pm -
2 stops34h 19m
Tue 10/1311:44 am -
1 stop22h 56m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,017
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/88:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 11/14:40 pm -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,072
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/108:15 pm -
2 stops33h 03m
Sat 10/246:25 pm -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,075
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 10/119:55 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 11/114:30 pm -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,015
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/119:55 pm -
1 stop31h 11m
Thu 11/124:40 pm -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$1,070
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/119:55 pm -
2 stops32h 27m
Fri 11/134:40 pm -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$1,076
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 10/129:55 pm -
2 stops30h 47m
Wed 11/119:55 pm -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$1,071
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 10/198:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 11/22:40 pm -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,069
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 10/2010:00 pm -
2 stops33h 51m
Tue 10/276:42 pm -
2 stops38h 53m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/258:55 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$638
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 11/198:20 pm -
2 stops37h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$751
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 2/208:20 pm -
2 stops32h 34m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$760
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 2/201:40 pm -
1 stop28h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$781
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 2/205:00 pm -
3 stops53h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$788
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/108:55 pm -
2 stops30h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$795
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 11/196:50 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Emirates logo]()
$799
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/101:30 pm -
1 stop33h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Emirates logo]()
$800
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 11/195:00 pm -
3 stops39h 46m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$837
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/255:00 pm -
3 stops32h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$880
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 9/275:00 pm -
3 stops35h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$899
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 September 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,011 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $638 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,114 |
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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 September 6, 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
Fri 9/25
8:55 pm-2:20 pm
1 stop26h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$638
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/19
8:20 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops37h 39m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$751
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/20
8:20 pm-6:54 pm
2 stops32h 34m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$760
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/19
6:50 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop28h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$799
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/19
5:00 pm-10:46 pm
3 stops39h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$837
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 10/10
8:55 pm-5:55 pm
3 stops54h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$987
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/24
8:15 pm-9:34 pm
2 stops34h 19m
San Francisco
Fri 10/9
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop28h 40m
$1,017
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/20
10:00 pm-10:51 pm
2 stops33h 51m
San Francisco
Tue 10/27
4:30 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop41h 05m
$1,038
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/31
10:00 pm-4:53 pm
1 stop28h 53m
San Francisco
Wed 3/10
10:20 am-6:35 pm
1 stop22h 15m
$1,042
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 10/19
8:15 pm-3:55 pm
1 stop28h 40m
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
2:40 pm-8:20 am
2 stops31h 40m
$1,069
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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 September.
| 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 84 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 $1,443). 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 $1,021 and $1,290 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,011 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 2-Nov 16).
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 September 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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