What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £741.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 53m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in 27h 23m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco is about 10542 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

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

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 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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.

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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.

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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 26 October 2026.

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Average price	£817

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Johannesburg to San Francisco

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21:20-22:39

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£767

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19:35-14:55

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of £770). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,123). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £779 and £954 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £700 on Turkish Airlines (20 Nov–28 Nov).

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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 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in 27h 23m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and San Francisco is about 10542 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco (average of £770). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,123). 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 best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £779 and £954 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £700 on Turkish Airlines (20 Nov–28 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £741.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 53m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £779 and £954 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £700 on Turkish Airlines (20 Nov–28 Nov).