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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R11 162

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Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
1 stop
R17 924Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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SFO
31h 50m
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R18 576Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05
JNB
-
SFO
26h 00m
1 stop
R18 869Turkish Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Dec 9
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 4:00
SFO
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JNB
27h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 12:40
JNB
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SFO
26h 20m
1 stop
R18 983Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Dec 9
Kenya Airways Logo
22:00 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
32h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:23
JNB
-
SFO
34h 23m
2 stops
R19 195Kenya Airways
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 27
Kenya Airways Logo
23:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:29
JNB
-
SFO
34h 29m
2 stops
R19 212Kenya Airways
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
34h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:30
JNB
-
LAX
35h 30m
2 stops
R19 407Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
33h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 - 9:53
JNB
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LAX
54h 43m
2 stops
R19 554Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25
Qatar Airways Logo
21:56 - 15:20
SAN
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JNB
32h 24m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 18:59
JNB
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SAN
37h 14m
2 stops
R21 949Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 23
Etihad Airways Logo
10:25 - 8:20
LAS
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JNB
36h 55m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 0:48
JNB
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LAS
47h 58m
2 stops
R22 177Etihad Airways
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 17

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Singapore Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Aug 20
LAX0:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 5
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 15m
1 stop
LAX19:40Los Angeles Los Angeles
R21 020
Singapore Airlines
Aug 12
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
36h 30m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 15m
1 stop
LAX19:55Los Angeles Los Angeles
R21 069
Singapore Airlines
Aug 20
LAX0:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
34h 15m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 1
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 25m
1 stop
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
R21 085

British Airways flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
May 10
SJC12:46San Jose
35h 39m
2 stops
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 27
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 48m
2 stops
SJC23:13San Jose
R22 813
British Airways
May 29
LAS12:39Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
35h 46m
2 stops
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 5
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m
2 stops
LAS21:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
R24 898
British Airways
Apr 27
SJC14:02San Jose
31h 58m
2 stops
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 21m
2 stops
SJC18:36San Jose
R27 082

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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 19 April 2026.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 924

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R18 576

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

19:05-11:05

1 stop26h 00m

R18 869
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

15:55-4:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

20:20-12:40

1 stop26h 20m

R18 983

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

22:00-15:50

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

17:00-18:23

2 stops34h 23m

R19 195

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

23:55-15:50

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:00-18:29

2 stops34h 29m

R19 212

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

20:35-15:50

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-19:30

2 stops35h 30m

R19 407

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

21:35-15:50

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:10-9:53

2 stops54h 43m

R19 554

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 7/10

21:56-15:20

2 stops32h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:45-18:59

2 stops37h 14m

R21 949

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/7

10:25-8:20

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

9:50-0:48

2 stops47h 58m

R22 177

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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, January 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 228. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 407.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 R21 627 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 352 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 22h 35m
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 794Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 308 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 407Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 502 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 438Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 891 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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