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$669+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$958
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$669
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$981
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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 March 28, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/186:45 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$958
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/1111:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Sun 5/189:20 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$960
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/118:40 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 4/201:45 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/27$1,014
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 1/45:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,060
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 12/1710:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:23 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,083
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/117:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/181:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,189
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/38:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,192
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:35 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops31h 01mSWISS
Sun 5/187:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops53h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$1,255
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2111:15 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 42mKLM
Mon 5/129:25 amSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/27$1,288
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/247:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Tue 6/31:20 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,296
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/216:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAir France
Mon 5/128:25 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 05mAir France
Deal found 3/27$1,304
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:15 amJNB - SFO
2 stops50h 28mKenya Airways
Tue 6/34:15 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops47h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,327

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 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

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

5:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

$958

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

11:15 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

9:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

$960

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

8:40 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops33h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

1:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,014

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

9:15 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,094

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

1:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,189

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/24

11:15 pm-12:08 am

2 stops33h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

8:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,192

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:35 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops31h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops53h 15m

$1,255

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

11:15 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops29h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

9:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,288

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/24

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,296

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

6:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

8:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,304

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 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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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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 34 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 March 28, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
7,896 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $958. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at $960 and $1,014, respectively. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $669. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to San Francisco. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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