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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$970Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:45 am - 6:35 pm
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:50 am
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
$971Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 4:40 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,027Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 3:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
40h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:10 pm
JNB
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LAX
30h 10m
2 stops
$1,043Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:04 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 49m
2 stops
$1,061American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:10 pm
JNB
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SFO
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,062American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 am
SFO
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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SFO
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,063Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 3:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
31h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:58 pm
JNB
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LAX
29h 58m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 7:00 pm
SJC
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JNB
20h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 5:31 pm
JNB
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SJC
30h 06m
2 stops
$1,113Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 7:00 pm
SJC
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JNB
24h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 7:46 pm
JNB
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SJC
32h 21m
2 stops
$1,117Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

American Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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American Airlines
Apr 22
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 49m
2 stops
SFO7:04 pmSan Francisco
$1,061
American Airlines
Apr 22
SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,062
American Airlines
Apr 22
SFO10:16 pmSan Francisco
26h 09m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 9
JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,067

Air France flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Air France deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Air France
Mar 3
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 15
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,074
Air France
Feb 19
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
34h 30m
1 stop
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 26
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,075

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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

$970

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

$971

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,027

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

2:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,043

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,061

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,063

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

5:00 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$1,066

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 3/23

1:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,113

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Mon 3/23

9:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$1,117

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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 $1,177, 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 $1,180.

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 $1,304 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 $1,187 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 17m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 17m
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
7.6
1,867 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,531 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,257 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,723 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $925Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $946Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,175 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,160 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,450 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,775 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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