Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

KLM, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from California according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

On average, it takes 22h 15m to fly from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in California) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport). If you’re flying out of Santa Ana and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 55m.

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

Egyptair, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 3 as of August 2026.

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.

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20:35 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 236Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

20:35 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

43h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 300Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

20:35 - 0:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 316Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

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

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

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

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R22 004Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25

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

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

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

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R22 100Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 18

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

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R22 100Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

13:40 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 823KLM

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 24

6:15 - 21:20SAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

45h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 903KLM

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 24

17:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R35 470British Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

17:30 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R37 484British Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

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7:00 - 9:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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R20 602Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Nov 2

7:00 - 9:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Nov 2

8:15 - 9:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Nov 2

13:25 - 10:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R24 227Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 3

20:25 - 21:20LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 18:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 597KLM

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Sep 4

13:25 - 10:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R24 629Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 3

13:25 - 10:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R24 855Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Nov 2

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

27h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

21:15 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R43 991British Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19

16:55 - 9:25SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

21:15 - 17:29JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

29h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

R61 307British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

22:30 - 9:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

21:15 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

R138 030British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Sep 3

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Sept 21

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JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R21 488

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41h 20m

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Jan 21

LAS7:10Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

25h 25m

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Jan 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 57m

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LAS16:57Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R22 632

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Jan 21

LAS6:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

26h 35m

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Jan 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 57m

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R22 648

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Sept 19

LAS7:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

26h 30m

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R35 470

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 362, 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 February, then departing from California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R19 861.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 624 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 798 on momondo.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 3 as of August 2026.
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.

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