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$851+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,062
(Delta)

One-way from

$851
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,291
From Oakland to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:55 amOAK - JNB
2 stops44h 15mDelta
Fri 12/511:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops58h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:28 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops61h 42mDelta
Thu 12/47:20 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:28 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops61h 42mDelta
Mon 12/811:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops50h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:55 amOAK - JNB
2 stops44h 15mDelta
Fri 12/511:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops50h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:55 amOAK - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Tue 12/27:20 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,306
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/56:40 amOAK - JNB
2 stops41h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 12/710:00 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops35h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:55 amOAK - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Sat 12/611:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops50h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,599
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:51 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops40h 09mDelta
Fri 12/511:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops58h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,903
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:52 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/47:30 amJNB - OAK
3 stops50h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$2,335
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:52 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/68:05 amJNB - OAK
3 stops49h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$2,355
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:15 amOAK - JNB
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/33:05 pmJNB - OAK
3 stops42h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$2,397

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Fri 1/30

5:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

9:55 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,062

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 12/4

5:55 am-12:10 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

11:59 pm-12:08 am

2 stops58h 09m

$1,245

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

7:00 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$1,271

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 3/26

7:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

2:45 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops41h 54m

$1,428

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 4/6

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

8:40 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,445

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 3/4

9:54 am-8:40 am

2 stops36h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

8:30 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,484

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 2/4

11:08 am-10:25 am

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

10:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,554

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 12/4

5:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/6

11:59 pm-4:04 pm

2 stops50h 05m

$1,599

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:40 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,600

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 1/5

9:49 am-3:55 am

2 stops32h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

1:45 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,661

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg (average of $914). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Oakland to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Oakland. Oakland (OAK) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Oakland is the only Oakland airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Oakland on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $1,062, Delta can have you in Johannesburg from Oakland, California in 27h 05m. Oakland, California and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10532 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Johannesburg?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg (average of $914). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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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