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 24h 45m on average. Another popular route from California to Johannesburg is flying from San Francisco to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which will take roughly 26h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating 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.

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22:40 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 14:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

36h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 539Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

22:40 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 15:14JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 539Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10

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

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

17:00 - 15:14JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 539Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 9

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

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 17:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R21 980Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 16

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

R22 061Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 3

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

R22 061Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:01 - 7:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

19:35 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R23 514British Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27

18:25 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

22:00 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

R23 934British Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10

9:35 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R25 807KLM

Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 20

9:45 - 22:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 15m2 stops Portland Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 19:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 13m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

R25 969KLM

Wed, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 11

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20:40 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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

R20 736Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

23:59 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 18:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

39h 09m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 736Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

23:59 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 14:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 02m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 817Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

20:49 - 15:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 19:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 817Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

9:50 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 11:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

45h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R31 379KLM

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Nov 1

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

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R31 767KLM

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

8:45 - 21:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R35 901KLM

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

15:50 - 9:25SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

19:25 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R120 768British Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

19:30 - 9:25SFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

25h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R155 587British Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30

10:00 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

19:25 - 23:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

R366 746British Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

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Egyptair flights from California to Johannesburg

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Oct 19

LAX17:25Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 45m

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JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

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R20 559

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Jan 18

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Jan 27

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28h 45m

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Sept 23

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29h 30m

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33h 49m

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LAX15:19Los Angeles Los Angeles

R20 849

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Sept 23

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29h 30m

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Oct 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 49m

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R21 189

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Sept 22

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29h 30m

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R22 061

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R22 061

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Sat 20/3

23:59-12:45

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R25 807

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R25 969

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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 913. The month of February is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 929.

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 832 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 847 on momondo.

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Best price found	R11 256
Fastest flight time	22h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R11 256. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 539.

The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 22h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Johannesburg?
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There are 2 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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