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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from $590

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SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 9:20 amLAX-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-LAX
33h 55m2 stops
$674SWISS
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:35 amLAX-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 4:50 pmJNB-LAX
31h 45m1 stop
$917Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Fri, Dec 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
46h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 10:55 pmJNB-SFO
44h 35m1 stop
$1,069Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:05 am - 7:40 amSFO-JNB
45h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 am - 10:55 pmJNB-SFO
44h 35m1 stop
$1,079Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
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10:45 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-JNB
31h 05m2 stops
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1:35 am - 12:45 pmJNB-SFO
45h 10m2 stops
$1,086
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 3
Etihad Airways Logo
10:56 pm - 8:20 amONT-JNB
48h 24m2 stops
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9:50 am - 9:29 pmJNB-ONT
44h 39m2 stops
$1,228Etihad Airways
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 14
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 7:35 amSAN-JNB
27h 35m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-SAN
28h 10m1 stop
$1,232British Airways
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Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6
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1:52 pm - 10:35 amLAS-JNB
35h 43m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 8:53 pmJNB-LAS
35h 58m2 stops
$1,267
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 28
Etihad Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 8:20 amONT-JNB
47h 21m2 stops
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9:50 am - 9:29 pmJNB-ONT
44h 39m2 stops
$1,279Etihad Airways
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 18
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 7:35 amSAN-JNB
28h 25m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-SAN
28h 10m1 stop
$1,322British Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11

Lufthansa flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 10
PSP10:13 amPalm Springs
37h 17m
2 stops
JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 13
JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
34h 36m
2 stops
PSP8:21 pmPalm Springs
$1,361
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Lufthansa
Aug 26
SNA1:20 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
34h 15m
2 stops
JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 21
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 09m
2 stops
SNA5:09 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,380
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Singapore Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Singapore Airlines
Jan 21
SJC10:20 amSan Jose
46h 15m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 12
JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 24m
2 stops
SJC10:09 pmSan Jose
$1,362
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 21
SJC10:20 amSan Jose
46h 15m
2 stops
JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 12
JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
38h 19m
3 stops
SJC6:04 pmSan Jose
$1,375
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Singapore Airlines
Aug 12
SJC7:57 pmSan Jose
49h 13m
2 stops
JNB6:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 15
JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
37h 47m
3 stops
SJC6:32 pmSan Jose
$2,534
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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 July 31, 2025.
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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

4:40 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$674

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/5

7:05 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$917

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-10:55 pm

1 stop44h 35m

$1,069

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:05 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20 am-10:55 pm

1 stop44h 35m

$1,079

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

1:35 am-12:45 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,086

OntarioJohannesburg

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Sat 9/20

10:56 pm-8:20 am

2 stops48h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

9:50 am-9:29 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,228

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 1/24

6:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,232

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

1:52 pm-10:35 am

2 stops35h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

5:55 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,267

OntarioJohannesburg

ONT - JNB

ONTJNB

Ontario

Sun 8/24

11:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

9:50 am-9:29 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,279

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:10 pm-7:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

10:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,322

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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 $1,015, 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 $1,042.

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 $1,256 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 $1,077 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$590

Fastest flight time

20h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is $590. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $674.
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 20m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Jose 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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SWISSPriceFrom $484Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,686 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $875Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $900Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,933 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $919Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
6.9
274 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $950Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $966Free CancellationRating
7.6
949 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,013Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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