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

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

Flight times from California to Johannesburg vary, but if you’re flying out of San Jose and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 27h on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 28h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 45% 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.

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 August 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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21:35 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 13:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 14

22:40 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 0:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 205Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

23:59 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

17:00 - 15:17JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 253Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

19:30 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R21 518Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

18:30 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 16:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R21 821Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25

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 933Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 16

9:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R30 016KLM

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22

9:40 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R30 016KLM

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22

20:55 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 18:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

30h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R36 294British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24

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

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

32h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R37 684British Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

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39h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 23:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

45h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R20 879Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

20:35 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 21:04JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

37h 04m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 895Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 28

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 773Egyptair

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

12:50 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 19:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

35h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 141Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

9:40 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R31 486KLM

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

16:07 - 9:25ONT Ontario-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 18m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

19:25 - 18:17JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ONT Ontario

31h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R60 864British Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17

13:50 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:50 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

25h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R66 023KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

8:15 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

18:50 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

25h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R66 087KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

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

32h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl London Heathrow

21:15 - 15:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

51h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R67 269British Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

16:43 - 7:00LAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

19:25 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R156 344British Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17

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Sept 10

SFO17:00San Francisco

42h 35m

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JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Sept 21

SFO15:55San Francisco

32h 15m

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JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 6

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52h 50m

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SFO13:35San Francisco

R19 713

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Oct 11

SFO8:47San Francisco

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R21 821

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15:45-9:25

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19:35-19:30

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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 R18 994. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 697.

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 664 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 642 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	27h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R10 384. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 061.

The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 27h 00m

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There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg as of August 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 523	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 485 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R18 046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 567 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R22 281	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 192 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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