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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from $615

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American Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$987American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$990American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 6:40 pmSFO-JNB
41h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 1:35 pmJNB-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$1,036Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
British Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 10:25 amSFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 6:45 pmJNB-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
$1,037British Airways
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
20h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 5:22 pmJNB-SFO
29h 27m1 stop
$1,056Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,058Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 amSFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:05 amJNB-SFO
26h 00m1 stop
$1,065Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 10:25 amLAX-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 1:30 pmJNB-LAX
25h 30m1 stop
$1,069British Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 7:40 pmSFO-JNB
27h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 2:25 pmJNB-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$1,088Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 28
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 6:40 pmLAX-JNB
41h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-LAX
26h 35m1 stop
$1,089Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

American Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 28
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$987
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American Airlines
Oct 27
SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 10
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$990
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American Airlines
Oct 28
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
2 stops
JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 25
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 25m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$992
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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 6
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 13
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,058
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 29
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 12
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,065
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 1
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
35h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco
$1,099
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Johannesburg 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

7:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$987

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$990

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

3:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,036

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

9:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,037

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

1:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

9:55 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,058

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,065

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,069

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,088

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

4:20 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,089

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,072, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,083.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,273 when searching 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 $1,142 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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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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SWISSPriceFrom $484Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,737 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
7.4
664 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $903Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,965 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.6
998 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,468 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $973Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,367 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,622 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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