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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R11 309

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Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 18:20
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
2 stops
R17 620Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28
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22:59 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
30h 51m
2 stops
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17:00 - 15:18
JNB
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LAX
32h 18m
2 stops
R17 785Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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22:25 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
32h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 18:20
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
2 stops
R18 442Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
Kenya Airways Logo
23:40 - 10:55
LAX
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JNB
50h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 19:30
JNB
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LAX
40h 20m
2 stops
R18 820Kenya Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
Kenya Airways Logo
6:45 - 0:15
LAX
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JNB
56h 30m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:27
JNB
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LAX
28h 27m
2 stops
R18 968Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 19:20
SFO
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JNB
46h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
46h 25m
1 stop
R19 938Singapore Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 17
Qatar Airways Logo
7:45 - 3:55
LAS
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JNB
34h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:25
JNB
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LAS
30h 05m
2 stops
R23 176Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:15 - 4:00
LAS
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JNB
35h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 21:20
JNB
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LAS
40h 15m
2 stops
R23 291Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:40 - 22:00
LAS
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JNB
26h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:20 - 13:10
JNB
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LAS
27h 50m
1 stop
R23 390KLM
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24
KLM Logo
10:55 - 21:20
SAN
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JNB
25h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:50
JNB
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SAN
45h 35m
1 stop
R25 428KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

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Etihad Airways flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Etihad Airways deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Aug 23
SFO23:44San Francisco
47h 36m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 23m
2 stops
SFO20:08San Francisco
R22 864
Etihad Airways
Sept 11
SFO23:59San Francisco
47h 21m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 23
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 30m
2 stops
SFO19:15San Francisco
R23 045

Ethiopian Air flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Aug 21
SAN8:00San Diego
44h 25m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 1
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 27m
3 stops
SAN11:17San Diego
R30 359
Ethiopian Air
Jul 5
SFO22:35San Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jul 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 57m
3 stops
SFO15:27San Francisco
R30 622
Ethiopian Air
Jul 4
SFO22:35San Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 21
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 03m
3 stops
SFO15:33San Francisco
R33 581

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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 21 June 2026.
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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

23:40-15:50

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-18:20

2 stops34h 20m

R17 620

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

22:59-15:50

2 stops30h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:00-15:18

2 stops32h 18m

R17 785

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

22:25-15:50

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-18:20

2 stops34h 20m

R18 442

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/9

23:40-10:55

2 stops50h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

12:10-19:30

2 stops40h 20m

R18 820

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

6:45-0:15

2 stops56h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-12:27

2 stops28h 27m

R18 968

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

11:45-19:20

1 stop46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

20:25-9:50

1 stop46h 25m

R19 938

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

7:45-3:55

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

20:20-16:25

2 stops30h 05m

R23 176

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/9

7:15-4:00

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

14:05-21:20

2 stops40h 15m

R23 291
Fastest return journey

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

9:40-22:00

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:20-13:10

1 stop27h 50m

R23 390

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Tue 1/9

10:55-21:20

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

R25 428

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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, May 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 R10 914. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R11 078.

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 410 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 R16 042 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 21h 05m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from California to Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Johannesburg

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

    Prices for flights from California to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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 R13 914Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 408 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 568Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 530 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R18 876Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 057 reviews
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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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