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

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines 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.

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

Flight times from California to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of San Diego and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 50m on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 23h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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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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 326Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

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 - 20:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 581Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

20:44 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 06m2 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 581Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 12

12:45 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 768Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

19:30 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 55m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 768Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

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

30h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 768Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

9:50 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 20:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 06m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

R30 262KLM

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 4

8:30 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 19:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

29h 49m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

R30 644KLM

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31

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

31h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

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

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R37 528British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

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

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R37 528British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 13:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

R21 067Egyptair

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

22:39 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 15:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 49m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 258Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

22:39 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 15:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 49m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 545Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

22:39 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 15:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

49h 29m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 577Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

7:03 - 7:55SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

45h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 656Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

20:40 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 20:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

36h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 991Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

20:40 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 18:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

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

R22 087Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

7:15 - 7:55SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

39h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

R22 549Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

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

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

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

28h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R154 431British Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

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

27h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

28h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

R156 041British Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 29

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Jan 18

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Oct 18

LAX23:30Los Angeles

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Oct 24

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R20 334

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Oct 18

LAX21:15Los Angeles

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R20 413

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Jan 18

LAX22:05Los Angeles

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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 425. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 648.

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 529 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 597 on momondo.

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Best price found	R10 613
Fastest flight time	23h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R10 613. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 326.

The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 23h 15m

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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 489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R17 977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 571 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R22 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 209 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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