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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R10 769

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Multiple Airlines Logo
23:05 - 15:50
LAX
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JNB
31h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 14:10
JNB
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LAX
30h 10m
2 stops
R16 422Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, May 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
SFO
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JNB
45h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:50
JNB
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SFO
47h 00m
1 stop
R16 891Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 10:30
SFO
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JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 10:50
JNB
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SFO
26h 00m
1 stop
R17 176Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 14
Kenya Airways Logo
22:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:44
JNB
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SFO
30h 44m
2 stops
R17 478Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Kenya Airways Logo
22:55 - 15:50
SFO
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 18:23
JNB
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SFO
34h 23m
2 stops
R17 546Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, May 6
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
R17 629Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10
KLM Logo
7:20 - 21:20
SJC
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JNB
29h 00m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:37
JNB
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SJC
30h 22m
2 stops
R20 229KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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13:45 - 19:40
SJC
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JNB
20h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
23:15 - 20:37
JNB
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SJC
30h 22m
2 stops
R20 464Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
KLM Logo
13:59 - 21:20
BUR
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JNB
46h 21m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:52
JNB
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BUR
31h 37m
2 stops
R21 102KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
7:20 - 21:20
SJC
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JNB
29h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:02
JNB
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SJC
29h 37m
2 stops
R21 336Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 14
LAS7:10Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
27h 30m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
1 stop
LAS20:10Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
R21 890
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 14
LAS14:52Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
19h 48m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 16m
2 stops
LAS19:41Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
R22 058
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 28
SJC13:45San Jose
20h 55m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 5
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 50m
1 stop
SJC21:45San Jose
R24 205

Kenya Airways flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 28
SFO22:55San Francisco
31h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 5
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 44m
2 stops
SFO14:44San Francisco
R17 478
Kenya Airways
Apr 14
SFO22:55San Francisco
31h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 23m
2 stops
SFO18:23San Francisco
R17 546
Kenya Airways
Apr 14
SFO16:00San Francisco
38h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 23m
2 stops
SFO18:23San Francisco
R17 696

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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 17 March 2026.
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Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

23:05-15:50

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:00-14:10

2 stops30h 10m

R16 422

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:50-9:50

1 stop47h 00m

R16 891

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

R17 176

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:55-15:50

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:00-14:44

2 stops30h 44m

R17 478

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

22:55-15:50

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

17:00-18:23

2 stops34h 23m

R17 546

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

R17 629

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 28/4

7:20-21:20

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

R20 229
Fastest return journey

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Tue 28/4

13:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

R20 464

BurbankJohannesburg

BUR - JNB

BURJNB

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 28/4

13:59-21:20

2 stops46h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

23:15-21:52

2 stops31h 37m

R21 102

San JoseJohannesburg

SJC - JNB

SJCJNB

San Jose

Thu 30/4

7:20-21:20

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

20:25-17:02

2 stops29h 37m

R21 336

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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 793. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 978.

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 981 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 R19 625 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 48m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 20h 48m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from California to Johannesburg.
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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 R16 302Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 258 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R16 718Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 214 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R18 949Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 473 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 263Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 799 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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