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$701+ Cheap flights from California to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 17 — Jul 241
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Cheap flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from California to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 17, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/912:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,154
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/228:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 10/1012:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops54h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,190
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1110:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/275:25 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/13$1,197
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/111:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/2012:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,198
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,203
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:05 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops47h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/2212:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,207
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/129:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/2712:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,254
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/510:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 40m
Kenya Airways
Thu 12/1012:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,262
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:00 am
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/98:55 pm
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops34h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,406
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:00 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/22:05 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops37h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,414
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2211:42 am
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops36h 18m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/138:10 pm
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,416
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:25 pm
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop39h 55m
KLM
Wed 9/911:15 pm
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/12$1,417

Find flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated June 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,154
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$701
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,551
From California to Johannesburg
One-way flight from California to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/1

8:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

11:15 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$1,427

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

9:25 am-8:40 am

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/9

1:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,435

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

8:27 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

8:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,435

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

10:03 am-7:30 am

2 stops36h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/26

6:35 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,451

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,454

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/28

11:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,461

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

10:39 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/1

2:30 pm-3:19 pm

3 stops33h 49m

$1,462

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/14

10:50 am-9:20 am

2 stops61h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

7:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,473

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

8:01 am-3:55 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/14

8:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,475

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/19

7:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

8:45 am-5:02 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$1,489

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Best time to book a flight from California to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Johannesburg?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $664). Flying from California to Johannesburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Johannesburg?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Johannesburg?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from California to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, KLM, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Johannesburg in about 30h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. The distance from California to Johannesburg is about 10542 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Johannesburg one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines ($603), Turkish Airlines ($603), and Qatar Airways ($615).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Johannesburg?

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Johannesburg?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg (average of $664). Flying from California to Johannesburg in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,001Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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