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

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Ontario or San Diego, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 33m and 26h 30m, respectively.

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

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

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Delta, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of May 2026, there are 16 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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8:45 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

JNB

34h 05m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 1:38 pm

JNB

SFO

30h 38m

2 stops

$1,154Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

8:25 pm - 3:50 pm

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34h 25m

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5:00 pm - 9:28 pm

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37h 28m

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$1,220Multiple Airlines

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39h 25m

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34h 00m

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38h 50m

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1:15 am - 1:10 pm

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44h 55m

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$1,241Kenya Airways

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10:50 pm - 1:05 pm

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28h 15m

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2:30 pm - 3:09 pm

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34h 39m

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$1,285Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25

5:25 pm - 7:10 am

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JNB

28h 45m

1 stop

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24h 35m

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$1,289Egyptair

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30h 55m

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2:30 pm - 3:24 pm

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33h 54m

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$1,294Ethiopian Air

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26h 40m

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32h 15m

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$1,295Qatar Airways

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28h 45m

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9:45 pm - 1:20 pm

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24h 35m

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$1,309Egyptair

Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21

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31h 20m

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8:20 pm - 12:50 pm

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LAX

26h 30m

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$1,313Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 11

Kenya Airways flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Kenya Airways

Aug 30

SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco

39h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 8

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,231

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Sep 1

SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco

38h 50m

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JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 7

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,241

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Oct 13

SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco

42h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

50h 16m

2 stops

SFO6:31 pmSan Francisco

$1,269

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Nov 3

LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles

28h 15m

2 stops

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 39m

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LAX3:09 pmLos Angeles

$1,285

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Sep 25

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles

30h 55m

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JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 54m

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LAX3:24 pmLos Angeles

$1,294

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Nov 18

LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles

34h 05m

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JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 39m

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LAX3:09 pmLos Angeles

$1,296

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Mon 11/9

5:00 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops30h 38m

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8:25 pm-3:50 pm

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5:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops37h 28m

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11:50 pm-12:15 am

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12:10 pm-1:10 pm

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4:00 pm-3:50 pm

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1:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,241

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Tue 11/3

10:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

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2:30 pm-3:09 pm

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Mon 8/17

5:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

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9:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,289

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Fri 9/25

9:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

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Wed 10/7

2:30 pm-3:24 pm

3 stops33h 54m

$1,294

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LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

4:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,295

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LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

5:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/21

9:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,309

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 10/23

4:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

8:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,313

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

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California, with most prices found around $575. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $674.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,341 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 $1,242 on momondo.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 16 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 $674	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,956 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air France	PriceFrom $778	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,590 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $854	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,646 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,445 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,995 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,392 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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