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.

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

Flight times from California to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 27h 40m on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from San Jose to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 28h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Egyptair, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg

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

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

12:05 - 15:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 02m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 423Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

20:29 - 0:15SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 46m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 22:49JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

43h 39m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 760Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

23:59 - 0:15SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

17:00 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

39h 59m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 840Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

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

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

17:55 - 16:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R20 202Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

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

30h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 884Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

20:10 - 10:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 884Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 6

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

39h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 14:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

27h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R22 733KLM

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

17:50 - 10:20LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R22 733KLM

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

17:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

22:00 - 18:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 56m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

R33 146British Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 29

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

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

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

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R37 728British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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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 179Egyptair

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 406Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21

16:20 - 4:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:30 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

33h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R23 678Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 - 14:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

46h 37m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R24 239Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

16:20 - 4:00SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 745Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 18

20:25 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 14:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

35h 42m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R26 065Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15

16:20 - 9:10SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 18:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

30h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

R26 177Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 18

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

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

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

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R26 289Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

7:10 - 21:20SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 20:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

30h 08m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

R90 162KLM

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

18:05 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

19:25 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R155 253British Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

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Oct 20

SFO22:15San Francisco

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SFO12:30San Francisco

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JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 47m

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SFO12:22San Francisco

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Jan 22

LAX23:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

47h 00m

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 06m

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LAX23:56Los Angeles Los Angeles

R21 804

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Nov 6

LAX10:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 50m

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Nov 14

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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 529. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 753.

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 725 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 696 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	27h 40m
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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R10 461. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 423.

The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 27h 40m

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There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of September 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 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 481 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R18 072	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 571 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R22 345	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 199 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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