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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 892

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or January, 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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R19 848

One-way from

R10 892

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November
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/4-19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 14% 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 21 November 2024.

Tue 3/1217:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 21/115:05JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R20 391
Tue 3/1213:10SFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/119:10JNB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R21 965
Sat 30/1120:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1219:25JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11R23 123
Mon 9/1215:25SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mAir France
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 31mAir France
Deal found 20/11R25 710
Sat 7/1220:40SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1219:25JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R26 379
Sat 23/1122:45SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 6/121:15JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/11R27 899
Sat 7/1220:35SFO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Fri 13/1210:40JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R28 333
Sun 8/120:38SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 22mDelta
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 20/11R29 871
Mon 2/120:30SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/119:35JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R30 161
Thu 28/1116:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 14/1219:30JNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/11R30 486
Thu 28/1116:20SFO - JNB
2 stops49h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 14/1218:10JNB - SFO
2 stops52h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R31 590
Fri 29/1119:25SFO - JNB
1 stop29h 00mSWISS
Sat 14/1220:25JNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/11R32 097

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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

16:10-17:00

1 stop39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

13:35-13:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 848

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

17:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

15:05-15:00

2 stops33h 55m

R20 373

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

0:35-7:40

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

R20 463

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

22:39-10:20

2 stops25h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

19:25-19:10

2 stops33h 45m

R20 716

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

18:50-10:35

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-16:45

1 stop31h 55m

R20 807

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 28/2

16:10-0:15

2 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

1:15-12:36

2 stops44h 21m

R20 952

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

13:55-9:15

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/1

19:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

R21 078

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

22:55-16:00

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

1:15-12:52

2 stops45h 37m

R21 838

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

15:40-9:15

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:45-13:10

1 stop27h 25m

R24 154

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 28/12

19:25-10:25

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

20:25-21:35

2 stops34h 10m

R25 294

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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 15 November 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 R116). 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 21 November 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 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
878 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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. 4 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 R19 848. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R20 373, and Cathay Pacific, from R20 463. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 25% 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 (R10 892), SWISS (R13 932), and Lufthansa (R14 565).

  • 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 R116). 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 338AverageR24 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR20 577AverageR29 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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