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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 134

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Jan 4 — Jan 111
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 30 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R21 056

One-way from

R11 134

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R31 294
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 December 2024.

Mon 30/1222:55SFO - JNB
2 stops39h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 12/18:40JNB - SFO
2 stops38h 12mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/12R37 691
Mon 30/1214:45SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 10/113:20JNB - SFO
2 stops41h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/12R39 221
Tue 31/1213:35SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/120:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R41 962
Tue 31/1219:25SFO - JNB
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Sat 11/117:10JNB - SFO
2 stops57h 15mSWISS
Deal found 29/12R42 074
Tue 31/120:59SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/119:35JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12R42 466
Tue 31/1223:10SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/123:00JNB - SFO
3 stops50h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R61 358
Sun 29/120:10SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 50mDelta
Fri 10/119:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 29/12R62 831

Find flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 December 2024.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

15:45-9:25

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

8:50-13:35

1 stop37h 45m

R21 056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

18:50-10:35

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

17:50-10:30

1 stop25h 40m

R21 093

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

0:35-7:40

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-11:25

1 stop33h 05m

R21 391

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

17:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:25-18:45

1 stop33h 20m

R21 522

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

13:35-9:15

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

19:45-14:10

1 stop27h 25m

R21 708

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

17:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:25-18:45

1 stop33h 20m

R21 969

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

22:50-7:35

2 stops46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

17:00-14:59

2 stops31h 59m

R22 492

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

22:50-16:10

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

17:20-12:52

2 stops29h 32m

R22 921

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 27/3

15:45-2:20

2 stops49h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

16:50-13:50

2 stops30h 00m

R23 014

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

22:45-13:10

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

14:35-15:42

3 stops35h 07m

R24 487

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 SFO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 30 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and RwandAir. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
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Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
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Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 546 reviews
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
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Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 594 reviews
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 762 reviews
ANA
8,4
Very Good
845 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19,0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 2 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R21 056. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R21 093, and Cathay Pacific, from R21 391. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Cathay Pacific (R11 134), Brussels Airlines (R14 584), and Lufthansa (R15 386).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to OR Tambo 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 482AverageR25 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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