How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

Flight times from California to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 22h 10m on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from Santa Ana to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 24h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

KLM, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from California according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of August 2026.

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.

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20:45 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 319Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19

22:40 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 18:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 319Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

23:40 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

38h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 368Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

19:30 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 10:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R22 110Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

18:30 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 16:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R22 110Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

12:45 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 16:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R22 110Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27

20:25 - 21:20LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R22 952KLM

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

9:59 - 21:20LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 21m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 033KLM

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

20:55 - 10:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

22:00 - 18:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

30h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

R24 004British Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 14

20:55 - 10:25LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 18:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

R24 004British Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 10

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16:20 - 9:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 605Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 9

16:30 - 7:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:35 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

28h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R20 880Condor

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2

16:20 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 17:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

36h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R20 880Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Oct 15

16:20 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R21 350Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Nov 15

16:20 - 4:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R21 528Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Nov 15

17:25 - 7:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 13:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

R21 576Egyptair

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 28

16:20 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 15:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 13m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 657Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Nov 15

20:25 - 7:55SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 30m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 13:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

36h 46m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R21 754Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Nov 15

19:30 - 7:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

19:25 - 17:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R108 318British Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 13

20:55 - 7:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R245 965British Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27

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Oct 11

LAX23:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 50m

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JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 20

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Feb 11

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Feb 25

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28h 10m

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R20 314

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Jan 24

SFO9:40San Francisco

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Feb 1

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R21 285

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Sept 10

LAS20:25Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

39h 55m

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JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 16

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

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LAS18:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R22 952

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Sept 10

LAS9:59Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

26h 21m

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JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 16

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LAS18:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R23 033

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Aug 21

SAN7:30San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, February 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 456. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 958.

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 R22 733 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 R18 889 on momondo.

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There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of August 2026.
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.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 702	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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