How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Delta, and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 40m. There are 10542 mi between San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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Round-trip from	£1,045
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Average price	£1,201

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 £810). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,465). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £884 and £1,255 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,045 on Turkish Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).

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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 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from San Francisco on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Ethiopian Air, Delta, and KLM can get you from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 40m. There are 10542 mi between San Francisco and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £810). Flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,465). 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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The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £884 and £1,255 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,045 on Turkish Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).

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San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £884 and £1,255 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,045 on Turkish Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).