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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from R16 289

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 272

One-way from

R16 289

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 854
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 42m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R45 294 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 685 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2025.

Tue 3/617:50JNB - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/618:45SFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 272
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:45SFO - JNB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 073
Tue 3/620:40JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 16/621:00SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3R18 437
Tue 16/1210:40JNB - SFO
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Tue 6/120:35SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3R18 965
Sun 14/1222:05JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 8/117:30SFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3R19 256
Thu 8/518:50JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Wed 14/50:40SFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 23/3R19 274
Fri 28/1119:45JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 10mAir France
Tue 30/1215:45SFO - JNB
2 stops31h 30mAir France
Deal found 23/3R20 257
Tue 25/31:15JNB - SFO
2 stops50h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 6/416:05SFO - JNB
2 stops47h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R20 311
Wed 26/319:35JNB - SFO
2 stops38h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/40:43SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 367
Mon 21/423:15JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mKLM
Mon 12/57:10SFO - JNB
2 stops29h 10mKLM
Deal found 24/3R23 496
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Mon 5/114:40SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 23/3R23 642
Thu 8/511:20JNB - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/50:20SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R27 664

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Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
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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OR Tambo

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

18:45-10:35

1 stop30h 50m

R17 272

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R18 073

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

20:40-23:29

2 stops35h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

21:00-10:20

2 stops28h 20m

R18 437

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

0:40-21:20

2 stops35h 40m

R19 274

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

20:25-8:30

1 stop27h 05m

R22 714

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

19:00-17:06

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

0:20-17:45

2 stops32h 25m

R23 351

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

23:15-19:57

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

7:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

R23 496

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

1:15-18:43

2 stops50h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

22:45-0:15

2 stops40h 30m

R23 788

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

0:20-7:40

1 stop46h 20m

R27 664

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

8:20-15:41

3 stops40h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

21:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

R32 232

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

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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 JNB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 24 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 888 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 12 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19,0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Delta, starting at R18 437 and R19 274 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 R17 272. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Kenya Airways, 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of R907). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 212). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR14 970AverageR17 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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DeltaCheapestR16 112AverageR18 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR16 178AverageR18 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 466AverageR18 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 587AverageR21 041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 646AverageR18 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 808AverageR17 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 141AverageR19 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 570AverageR27 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 020AverageR23 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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