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$775+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 November 21, 2024.

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
3 stars

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$1,121
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One-way from

$775
(KAYAK)
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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 November 21, 2024.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/35:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 1/213:05 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,127
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/217:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/308:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/67:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,278
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/93:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 00mAir France
Mon 12/237:40 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 31mAir France
Deal found 11/20$1,421
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/78:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/137:25 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,458
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2310:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 12/61:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,542
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/78:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/1310:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$1,566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/812:38 amSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 22mDelta
Mon 12/237:40 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,651
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/212:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/217:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,667
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/284:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 12/147:30 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/20$1,685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/284:20 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops49h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 12/146:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops52h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,746
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/297:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop29h 00mSWISS
Sat 12/148:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 00mSWISS
Deal found 11/21$1,774

Find flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/9

7:45 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops32h 56m

$1,121

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

8:10 am-9:50 am

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/17

1:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,125

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

12:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,148

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

5:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,150

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

10:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/16

7:25 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,155

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

4:10 pm-12:15 am

2 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

1:15 am-12:36 pm

2 stops44h 21m

$1,158

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

5:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/22

3:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,159

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

1:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/25

7:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,165

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

10:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/17

2:30 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$1,168

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

3:40 pm-9:15 am

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/23

7:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,335

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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 San Francisco to OR Tambo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 San Francisco-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 November 21, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

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 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Johannesburg. 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
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,758 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
3,832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 15 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $1,125, Qatar Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,148 and $1,150, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are SWISS ($775), Lufthansa ($858), and Turkish Airlines ($1,041).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is London.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport layover in Doha least frequently.

  • 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 vacation 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to OR Tambo. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$930Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,241Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,263Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,270Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,333Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
RwandAirCheapest$1,336Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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