How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Santa Ana or Los Angeles, and flying into Johannesburg, then you can expect flight times to average 20h 48m and 22h 30m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Johannesburg?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg

What airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Delta, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from California to Johannesburg were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Johannesburg?

There are 16 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of March 2026.

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.

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8:36 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

34h 14m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 1:01 pm

JNB

LAX

33h 51m

2 stops

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

12:55 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

36h 35m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,019Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12

1:58 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

40h 52m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 2:10 pm

JNB

LAX

30h 10m

2 stops

$1,021Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

11:45 am - 6:35 pm

SFO

JNB

45h 50m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 am

JNB

SFO

47h 00m

1 stop

$1,096Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

7:15 am - 7:40 pm

SJC

JNB

27h 25m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 4:15 pm

JNB

SJC

28h 50m

2 stops

$1,271Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

11:30 am - 7:40 pm

SJC

JNB

23h 10m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 4:15 pm

JNB

SJC

28h 50m

2 stops

$1,276Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

2:36 pm - 9:25 am

SJC

JNB

33h 49m

2 stops

9:15 pm - 10:15 pm

JNB

SJC

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,288British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

10:25 am - 8:15 am

SAN

JNB

36h 50m

2 stops

9:50 am - 7:33 pm

JNB

SAN

42h 43m

2 stops

$1,295Etihad Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, Jun 1

12:46 pm - 9:25 am

SJC

JNB

35h 39m

2 stops

9:15 pm - 9:56 pm

JNB

SJC

33h 41m

2 stops

$1,313British Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

10:13 am - 6:35 pm

SMF

JNB

47h 22m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 5:58 pm

JNB

SMF

55h 08m

3 stops

$2,015Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10

Singapore Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Aug 5

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

45h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 25

JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 00m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,096

Singapore Airlines

Aug 12

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

45h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 21

JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 00m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,191

Singapore Airlines

Aug 21

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

69h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 1

JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 00m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,212

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KLM

Sep 20

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 25

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$1,231

KLM

Apr 29

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:45 amSan Francisco

$1,241

KLM

Apr 30

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,242

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Mon 5/4

8:36 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

12:10 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,011

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,019

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

1:58 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

5:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,021

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

$1,096

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 9/20

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

8:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,271

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SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 9/20

11:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

8:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,276

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 9/1

2:36 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/15

9:15 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,288

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 5/4

10:25 am-8:15 am

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

9:50 am-7:33 pm

2 stops42h 43m

$1,295

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 5/7

12:46 pm-9:25 am

2 stops35h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

9:15 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,313

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

10:13 am-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

7:50 pm-5:58 pm

3 stops55h 08m

$2,015

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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 $1,180, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,191.

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 $1,310 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 $1,170 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Johannesburg?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Johannesburg?
There are 16 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of March 2026.
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.

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Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,553 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,503 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,341 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,822 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 301 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,282 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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