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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R12 636

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20:25 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 - 21:28
JNB
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SFO
42h 18m
2 stops
R18 920Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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22:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
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17:00 - 21:39
JNB
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SFO
38h 39m
2 stops
R19 054Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
21:00 - 0:15
SFO
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 13:10
JNB
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SFO
34h 00m
2 stops
R19 775Kenya Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
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
R19 942Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
-
SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
R19 959Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
Kenya Airways Logo
16:00 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 9:10
JNB
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SFO
49h 10m
2 stops
R20 378Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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21:56 - 15:35
SAN
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JNB
32h 39m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 18:59
JNB
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SAN
39h 14m
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R22 573Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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20:25 - 21:20
LAS
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JNB
39h 55m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:37
JNB
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LAS
29h 22m
2 stops
R23 093KLM
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
Qatar Airways Logo
20:52 - 4:00
SAN
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JNB
46h 08m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 10:54
JNB
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SAN
46h 59m
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R24 517Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Sep 5
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20:25 - 21:20
LAS
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JNB
39h 55m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:37
JNB
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LAS
29h 22m
2 stops
R24 936KLM
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

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Kenya Airways flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sept 12
SFO21:00San Francisco
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 22
JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m
2 stops
SFO13:10San Francisco
R19 775
Kenya Airways
Sept 9
SFO16:00San Francisco
38h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 13
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
49h 10m
2 stops
SFO9:10San Francisco
R20 378
Kenya Airways
Aug 12
LAX6:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
48h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 8
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m
2 stops
LAX19:30Los Angeles Los Angeles
R20 613

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 30
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 8
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R19 942
Turkish Airlines
Aug 30
SFO18:45San Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 8
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
1 stop
SFO16:40San Francisco
R19 959
Turkish Airlines
Sept 28
LAX20:10Los Angeles Los Angeles
29h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 2
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles Los Angeles
R20 361

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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 1 May 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

20:25-15:50

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

12:10-21:28

2 stops42h 18m

R18 920

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

22:55-15:50

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:00-21:39

2 stops38h 39m

R19 054

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

21:00-0:15

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:10-13:10

2 stops34h 00m

R19 775
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R19 942

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R19 959

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

16:00-15:50

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

17:00-9:10

2 stops49h 10m

R20 378

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 25/10

21:56-15:35

2 stops32h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:45-18:59

2 stops39h 14m

R22 573

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/9

20:25-21:20

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

23:15-19:37

2 stops29h 22m

R23 093

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sun 9/8

20:52-4:00

2 stops46h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:55-10:54

2 stops46h 59m

R24 517

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 28/8

20:25-21:20

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

23:15-19:37

2 stops29h 22m

R24 936

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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, July 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 R9 049. The month of May is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R11 128.

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 312 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 R20 931 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

23h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 23h 50m
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 R14 186Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 346 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 931Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 512 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 245Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 937 reviews
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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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