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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco from $740

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8:15 pm - 3:55 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,009Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 11
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8:15 pm - 3:55 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,014Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m1 stop Istanbul
$1,030Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:28 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
46h 28m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 6:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Newark
$1,032United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:28 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
46h 28m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Newark
$1,032United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Apr 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:55 amSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m1 stop Istanbul
$1,035Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
Delta Logo
8:10 pm - 2:50 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,068Delta
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Apr 4
Delta Logo
9:40 pm - 2:50 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 7:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,068Delta
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Apr 6
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8:55 pm - 8:01 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
44h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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4:00 pm - 3:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,308Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Qatar Airways Logo
3:05 pm - 1:40 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco
55h 35m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 3:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,368Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

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Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 21
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 25
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
30h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,030
Turkish Airlines
Jan 21
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 25
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,035
Turkish Airlines
Jan 21
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 25
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,036

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 22
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 47m
2 stops
SFO6:47 pmSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
2 stops
JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,032
United Airlines
Dec 24
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
Dec 31
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
35h 05m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,034
United Airlines
Jan 31
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 53m
1 stop
SFO4:53 pmSan Francisco
Mar 10
SFO10:20 amSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,043

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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

8:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,009

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/13

8:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,014

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,030

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/24

10:00 pm-10:28 am

1 stop46h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 4/8

7:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,032

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/24

10:00 pm-10:28 am

1 stop46h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 4/7

8:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,032

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/21

6:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

6:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,035

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/25

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 4/4

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,068
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/25

9:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/6

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,068

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/24

8:55 pm-8:01 am

2 stops44h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,308

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/24

3:05 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops55h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,368

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,007 to $1,318.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,009.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,021.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,175 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $989 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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Best Price Found

$740

Fastest flight time

27h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is $740. The best round-trip flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,009.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco takes 27h 10m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo to San Francisco is 10540.1 mi. Typically, this will take 27h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $892Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,473 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,564 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,041Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,213 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,069Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,733 reviews
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CondorPriceFrom $1,720Free CancellationRating
6.6
587 reviews
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