What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, China Eastern, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as San Diego or Santa Ana, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 20h 17m and 20h 48m, respectively.

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As of February 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:45 am - 6:35 pm

SFO

JNB

45h 50m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 9:50 am

JNB

SFO

47h 00m

1 stop

$970Singapore Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

9:50 pm - 6:35 pm

LAX

JNB

35h 45m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 10:10 pm

JNB

LAX

35h 20m

1 stop

$970Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 26

7:50 pm - 10:50 am

SFO

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 5:45 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 35m

1 stop

$1,026Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SFO

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 4:40 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 50m

1 stop

$1,027Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14

10:05 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:09 pm

JNB

LAX

33h 09m

2 stops

$1,041Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10

4:35 pm - 9:25 am

SFO

JNB

31h 50m

1 stop

7:25 pm - 1:50 pm

JNB

SFO

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,052British Airways

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19

9:46 am - 7:40 pm

SFO

JNB

24h 54m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 4:51 pm

JNB

SFO

27h 56m

2 stops

$1,056Delta

Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 30

10:05 pm - 3:50 pm

LAX

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:09 pm

JNB

LAX

33h 09m

2 stops

$1,061Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14

6:00 am - 7:00 pm

SJC

JNB

28h 00m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 7:46 pm

JNB

SJC

32h 21m

2 stops

$1,118Delta

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2

12:46 pm - 9:25 am

SJC

JNB

35h 39m

2 stops

7:25 pm - 10:32 pm

JNB

SJC

36h 07m

2 stops

$1,313British Airways

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20

Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Mar 29

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

26h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 16

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 29m

1 stop

SFO8:24 pmSan Francisco

$1,061

Virgin Atlantic

Feb 16

LAX8:25 amLos Angeles

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 16

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 42m

1 stop

LAX5:37 pmLos Angeles

$1,136

Virgin Atlantic

Apr 27

SAN2:23 pmSan Diego

20h 17m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 32m

1 stop

SAN11:27 pmSan Diego

$1,142

Lufthansa flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Lufthansa

Mar 16

SAN7:05 amSan Diego

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB8:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 40m

1 stop

SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$1,170

Lufthansa

Mar 10

SAN11:03 amSan Diego

37h 27m

2 stops

JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB10:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m

1 stop

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

$1,174

Lufthansa

Feb 12

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 5

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

$1,278

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Wed 8/5

11:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop45h 50m

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Tue 8/25

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop47h 00m

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Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

9:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/26

7:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$970

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SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,026

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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

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

10:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

5:00 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$1,041

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

4:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

9:46 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$1,056

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

5:00 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$1,061

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

8:25 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$1,118

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Sun 5/3

12:46 pm-9:25 am

2 stops35h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/20

7:25 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$1,313

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California, with most prices found around $1,177. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,180.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport from California for as low as $1,187 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,870 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,531 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $868	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,266 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,730 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $925	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,211 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,175 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,161 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
KLM	PriceFrom $971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,451 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,779 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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