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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from $687

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:00 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 8:18 pm
JNB
-
SAN
31h 23m
1 stop
$764Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:30 pm - 8:45 am
SAN
-
JNB
28h 15m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 9:41 pm
JNB
-
SAN
32h 46m
1 stop
$794Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SAN
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JNB
21h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:40 pm - 10:49 pm
JNB
-
SAN
35h 09m
2 stops
$795Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 am
SAN
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JNB
32h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:42 pm
JNB
-
SAN
35h 02m
2 stops
$833Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 3:50 pm
LAX
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JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:20 pm
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,072Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28
Egyptair Logo
5:25 pm - 7:10 am
LAX
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JNB
28h 45m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 1:20 pm
JNB
-
LAX
24h 35m
1 stop
$1,106Egyptair
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 4
Kenya Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 10:55 am
SFO
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JNB
51h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:38 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 38m
2 stops
$1,197Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
Kenya Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 10:55 am
SFO
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JNB
51h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:38 pm
JNB
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SFO
29h 38m
2 stops
$1,198Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 6:30 pm
LAS
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:07 pm
JNB
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LAS
28h 07m
1 stop
$1,406United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 6:30 pm
LAS
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JNB
33h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:50 pm
JNB
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LAS
34h 50m
2 stops
$1,410United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

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Delta flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
Oct 4
SAN2:00 pmSan Diego
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 21
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 13m
1 stop
SAN1:08 pmSan Diego
$1,529
Delta
Oct 7
SAN2:00 pmSan Diego
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 23
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m
2 stops
SAN6:55 pmSan Diego
$1,570
Delta
Aug 8
SJC12:46 pmSan Jose
21h 54m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 24
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 19m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$1,719

KLM flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best KLM deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
KLM
Oct 5
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
29h 55m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 22
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 35m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$1,545
KLM
Oct 6
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
22h 40m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 23
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 40m
2 stops
SAN6:55 pmSan Diego
$1,550
KLM
Oct 5
SAN10:54 amSan Diego
25h 26m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 21
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 37m
2 stops
SAN9:52 pmSan Diego
$1,554

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San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 10/6

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/22

9:55 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop31h 23m

$764

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 10/6

7:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/22

9:55 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop32h 46m

$794

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Mon 10/19

12:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/10

9:40 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$795

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Fri 10/9

3:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/23

4:40 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$833

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/11

11:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,072

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

5:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

9:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,106

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

10:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,197

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

10:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,198
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Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/19

10:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

10:00 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop28h 07m

$1,406

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/19

11:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

10:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,410

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $664, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around $674.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,361 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 $1,289 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 25m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from California to Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Johannesburg

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

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

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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 $674Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,971 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,614 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,769 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,453 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,071 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
6.7
306 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $951Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,420 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,531 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,555 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,001Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,394 reviews
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