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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from $534

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7:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
5:50 pm - 10:35 amJNB-SFO
25h 45m1 stop
$928Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 29
2:00 pm - 10:45 amLAX-JNB
35h 45m1 stop
7:15 pm - 6:00 pmJNB-LAX
31h 45m1 stop
$981Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 30
1:25 pm - 7:40 amLAX-JNB
33h 15m1 stop
11:20 am - 10:45 amJNB-LAX
32h 25m1 stop
$1,019Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24
10:20 am - 6:35 pmLAX-JNB
23h 15m1 stop
10:25 am - 1:08 pmJNB-LAX
35h 43m2 stops
$1,033United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, May 6
8:53 am - 6:35 pmLAX-JNB
24h 42m2 stops
10:25 am - 1:08 pmJNB-LAX
35h 43m2 stops
$1,037United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, May 6
3:55 pm - 4:00 amSFO-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
1:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,039Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
11:40 pm - 3:55 amLAX-JNB
43h 15m3 stops
10:50 pm - 12:56 amJNB-LAX
35h 06m3 stops
$1,039Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, May 6
3:55 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-JNB
39h 15m1 stop
1:55 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
32h 40m1 stop
$1,041Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 30 - Sun, May 4
11:40 pm - 3:55 amLAX-JNB
43h 15m3 stops
10:50 pm - 12:56 amJNB-LAX
35h 06m3 stops
$1,043Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 6
12:25 pm - 7:40 amLAX-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
11:20 am - 10:45 amJNB-LAX
32h 25m1 stop
$1,052Cathay Pacific
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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 25
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 29
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Mar 24
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
35h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 30
JNB7:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 45m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
Turkish Airlines
Mar 24
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
35h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 05m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles

American Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
American Airlines
May 11
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 22
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 00m
1 stop
SFO5:15 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
May 11
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 22
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 22m
2 stops
SFO7:37 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Aug 28
LAX4:53 pmLos Angeles
29h 07m
2 stops
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 6
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m
1 stop
LAX5:35 pmLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,033, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,037.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,220. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Friday is $1,474.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,244. Flying to Johannesburg in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is at noon when prices are around $1,506.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from California when booking 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,322 when searching 3 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from California for as low as $1,093 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$534

Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is $534. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $928.
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 05m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Oakland Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from California to Johannesburg

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.4
639 reviews
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7.4
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7.3
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7.2
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8.0
7,944 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
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7.5
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KLMPriceFrom $948Free CancellationRating
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $951Free CancellationRating
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $966Free CancellationRating
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