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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 am
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 4:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m1 stop
$1,015Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25
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6:50 pm - 10:50 am
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 4:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 35m1 stop
$1,026Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
29h 05m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 4:30 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$1,028SWISS
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 18
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6:45 pm - 10:30 am
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JNB
30h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m1 stop
$1,045Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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7:25 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
29h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$1,053Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:00 pm
SFO
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JNB
27h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 9:55 pm
JNB
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SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,058Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1
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7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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JNB
26h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 9:20 pm
JNB
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SJC
33h 25m1 stop
$1,062Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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10:35 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
22h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 3:35 pm
JNB
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SFO
27h 35m2 stops
$1,062United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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10:45 pm - 10:05 pm
SJC
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JNB
37h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:38 pm
JNB
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SJC
32h 18m2 stops
$1,086Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 12
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8:45 am - 6:35 pm
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JNB
23h 50m2 stops
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7:45 pm - 10:59 pm
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36h 14m2 stops
$1,118United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,015
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,026
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,045
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SWISS flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best SWISS deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 7
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 18
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,028
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SWISS
Feb 7
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 18
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,029
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SWISS
Jan 18
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
29h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 3
JNB8:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,039
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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 December 21, 2025.
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SFO - JNB

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San Francisco

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,015

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,026

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,028

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,045

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

7:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

7:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,053

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

9:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,058

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

9:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

10:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,062

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Wed 1/21

10:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:20 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,086

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 3/5

8:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:45 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$1,118

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,168, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,179.

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 $1,301 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 $1,199 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 36m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 36m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from California to Johannesburg.
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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
1,817 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $913Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,107 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,102 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,005Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,414 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,007Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,602 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,015Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,685 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,429 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,100 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,098Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,017 reviews
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