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Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg from R9 986

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Cheap return flights

These are some of the best return flight deals from California to Johannesburg that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
18:55 - 10:55LAX-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
19:10 - 18:00JNB-LAX
31h 50m1 stop
R16 936Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 11
19:50 - 10:35LAX-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
17:50 - 17:55JNB-LAX
33h 05m1 stop
R16 954Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 10
22:20 - 10:20LAX-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
21:15 - 20:15JNB-LAX
32h 00m1 stop
R18 575American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Fri, May 16
22:59 - 10:20LAX-JNB
25h 21m2 stops
19:25 - 20:15JNB-LAX
34h 50m1 stop
R18 650American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 7
17:30 - 10:20SFO-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
19:25 - 16:00JNB-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
R18 799British Airways
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Sat, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 23
10:55 - 7:40LAX-JNB
34h 45m1 stop
11:05 - 13:20JNB-LAX
36h 15m1 stop
R19 302Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 16
0:30 - 7:40LAX-JNB
46h 10m1 stop
11:20 - 22:15JNB-LAX
43h 55m1 stop
R19 470Cathay Pacific
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Wed, May 7 - Sat, May 17
19:10 - 10:20SAN-JNB
30h 10m1 stop
19:25 - 17:05JNB-SAN
30h 40m1 stop
R20 196British Airways
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Sun, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 23
22:50 - 7:40SFO-JNB
46h 50m2 stops
1:15 - 14:46JNB-SFO
46h 31m2 stops
R20 196Kenya Airways
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Mon, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 9
21:00 - 9:45SFO-JNB
51h 45m2 stops
1:15 - 14:36JNB-SFO
46h 21m2 stops
R21 463Kenya Airways
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Thu, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 27

American Airlines flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 14
LAX22:20Los Angeles
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 16
JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
LAX20:15Los Angeles
R18 575
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American Airlines
Feb 3
LAX13:28Los Angeles
32h 02m
2 stops
JNB7:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 4
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 20m
1 stop
LAX14:45Los Angeles
R18 631
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American Airlines
Feb 28
LAX22:59Los Angeles
25h 21m
2 stops
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 7
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 50m
1 stop
LAX20:15Los Angeles
R18 650
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British Airways flights from California to Johannesburg

Our best British Airways deals on California to Johannesburg flight tickets
British Airways
Mar 8
SFO17:30San Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 23
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO16:00San Francisco
R18 799
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British Airways
Feb 8
SAN18:10San Diego
30h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 20
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
1 stop
SAN16:05San Diego
R20 196
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British Airways
May 28
LAX20:05Los Angeles
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 12
JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m
1 stop
LAX14:55Los Angeles
R20 718
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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, November 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 283. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from California averaging around R19 935.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to Johannesburg is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R19 345. 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 R28 117.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R24 282. Flying to Johannesburg in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is at midday when prices are around R36 417.

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 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R25 175 when searching 3 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from California for as low as R20 830 on momondo.

Cheap California to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Johannesburg

Best price found

R9 986

Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from California in the past 72 hours is R9 986. The best return flight deal from California to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 936.
The fastest flight from California to Johannesburg takes 19h 50m
There are no direct flights from California to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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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  • 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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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 127Free CancellationRating
7,5
658 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 526Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 904 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 802Free CancellationRating
6,6
6 800 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R17 998Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 922 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R21 111Free CancellationRating
7,5
3 723 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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