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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R10 688

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Multiple Airlines Logo
23:05 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
31h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:09
JNB
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LAX
33h 09m
2 stops
R16 448Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
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22:05 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
32h 45m
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17:00 - 15:09
JNB
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LAX
31h 09m
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R16 481Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10
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11:45 - 18:35
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JNB
45h 50m
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19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
R16 698Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
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0:05 - 18:35
LAX
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JNB
33h 30m
1 stop
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19:50 - 21:50
JNB
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LAX
35h 00m
1 stop
R16 698Singapore Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 2
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18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
R17 064Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
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R17 081Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
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21:45 - 13:05
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JNB
30h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 14:57
JNB
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SAN
33h 27m
3 stops
R19 261Ethiopian Air
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16
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23:00 - 19:40
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JNB
35h 40m
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20:25 - 17:52
JNB
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SJC
30h 27m
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R19 761Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:20 - 21:20
SJC
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JNB
29h 00m
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Delta Logo
20:25 - 16:59
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SJC
29h 34m
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R20 360Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:20 - 18:30
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JNB
26h 10m
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22:00 - 19:55
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30h 55m
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R20 676Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 064
Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 081
Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 10
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R17 497

Lufthansa flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 27
SAN17:15San Diego
28h 25m
1 stop
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 40m
1 stop
SAN15:25San Diego
R20 910
Lufthansa
Apr 27
SAN17:15San Diego
28h 25m
1 stop
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 40m
1 stop
SAN15:25San Diego
R21 725
Lufthansa
Mar 23
LAX7:30Los Angeles Los Angeles
26h 05m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
1 stop
LAX13:10Los Angeles Los Angeles
R22 574

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Customise 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 13 550 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2026.
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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

23:05-15:50

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:00-17:09

2 stops33h 09m

R16 448

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

22:05-15:50

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

17:00-15:09

2 stops31h 09m

R16 481

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R16 698

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 16/8

0:05-18:35

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

19:50-21:50

1 stop35h 00m

R16 698

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 064

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 081

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 27/8

21:45-13:05

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:30-14:57

3 stops33h 27m

R19 261

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 23/4

23:00-19:40

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:25-17:52

2 stops30h 27m

R19 761

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 23/4

7:20-21:20

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:25-16:59

2 stops29h 34m

R20 360
Fastest return journey

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Thu 30/4

7:20-18:30

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:00-19:55

1 stop30h 55m

R20 676

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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?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from California to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R19 644. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 827.

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 R21 810 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from California for as low as R19 478 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Johannesburg

Fastest flight time

21h 09m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 21h 09m
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 for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 licence 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 179Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 255 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R16 592Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 203 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 554Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 419 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 806Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 471 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 118Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 784 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Johannesburg?

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Can I find flights from California to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Johannesburg from California on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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