How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

Flight times from California to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of Santa Ana and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 30m on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from San Jose to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 27h. 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, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 44% 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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20:44 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 22:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

38h 49m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 593Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

20:55 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 13:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

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

R18 836Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

22:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

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

R19 223Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

18:45 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

18:00 - 10:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

25h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R21 453Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

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

R21 759Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

18:35 - 11:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R22 018Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

7:20 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 990KLM

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

6:25 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 20:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

29h 57m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

R25 152KLM

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 5

18:00 - 10:25SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 16:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R37 187British Airways

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 20

17:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R38 107British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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33h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 19:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 823Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

23:59 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 0:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 42m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 856Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

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

R22 018Egyptair

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

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

R22 696Egyptair

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 11

9:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R31 840KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

9:40 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R31 840KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

16:07 - 9:25ONT Ontario-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 18m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

19:25 - 18:17JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ONT Ontario

31h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R61 547British Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17

13:50 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:50 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R66 764KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

15:45 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl London Heathrow

21:15 - 20:09JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

55h 54m2 stops London Heathrow Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R68 025British Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

18:05 - 7:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R157 873British Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17

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Oct 6

SFO15:55San Francisco

32h 15m

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JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

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SFO11:50San Francisco

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SFO13:35San Francisco

R24 990

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Feb 9

SFO9:40San Francisco

34h 30m

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JNB6:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m

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SFO7:50San Francisco

R20 451

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Oct 18

LAX21:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 05m

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JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

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LAX19:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

R20 709

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Oct 18

LAX21:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 05m

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R21 759

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R22 018

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18:00-10:25

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Wed 20/1

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

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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 692. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 918.

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 918 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 852 on momondo.

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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R10 355. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 593.

The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 26h 30m

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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 674	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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