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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R9 839

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American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 10:25SFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 18:26JNB-SFO
32h 51m2 stops
R17 499American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
13:11 - 10:25SFO-JNB
35h 14m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 21:28JNB-SFO
33h 28m2 stops
R17 570American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:25SFO-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 18:45JNB-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
R17 605British Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
21:40 - 10:25SFO-JNB
27h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 18:45JNB-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
R18 044British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 - 10:35SFO-JNB
36h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R18 184Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:50SFO-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 16:45JNB-SFO
31h 40m1 stop
R18 483Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:45 - 19:40SFO-JNB
20h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 17:52JNB-SFO
28h 57m1 stop
R18 536Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
KLM Logo
13:45 - 21:20SFO-JNB
22h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 12:50JNB-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
R18 782KLM
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 21
KLM Logo
7:00 - 22:05SFO-JNB
29h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 11:50JNB-SFO
45h 51m1 stop
R18 870KLM
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:45 - 8:40LAS-JNB
25h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 16:55JNB-LAS
29h 00m1 stop
R21 944Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28

British Airways flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best British Airways deals on California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
British Airways
Oct 27
SFO18:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
R17 605
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British Airways
Oct 29
SFO21:40San Francisco
27h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 12
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
R18 044
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British Airways
Oct 13
SFO16:30San Francisco
31h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 20
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
1 stop
SFO13:50San Francisco
R18 097
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American Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 5
SFO17:30San Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 51m
2 stops
SFO18:26San Francisco
R17 499
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American Airlines
Nov 5
SFO13:11San Francisco
35h 14m
2 stops
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 28m
2 stops
SFO21:28San Francisco
R17 570
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American Airlines
Nov 20
SFO22:45San Francisco
25h 40m
2 stops
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 24
JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 10m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
R18 272
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 8 September 2025.
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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:35-18:26

2 stops32h 51m

R17 499

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

13:11-10:25

2 stops35h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

22:00-21:28

2 stops33h 28m

R17 570

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

18:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

22:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R17 605

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

21:40-10:25

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

19:35-18:45

1 stop33h 10m

R18 044

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

12:40-10:35

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R18 184

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

R18 483

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

13:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

21:55-17:52

1 stop28h 57m

R18 536

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

R18 782

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

7:00-22:05

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

23:59-11:50

1 stop45h 51m

R18 870

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/2

20:45-8:40

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

21:55-16:55

1 stop29h 00m

R21 944

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 132, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of November, then departing from California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R18 307.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R18 243. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R26 515.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R22 898 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is at midday when prices are around R34 342.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R22 176 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California for as low as R18 835 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Cheap California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals and tips

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R13 322Free CancellationRating
7,4
664 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 788Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 354 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 840Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 963 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R17 482Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 944 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R17 511Free CancellationRating
7,6
988 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R23 264Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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