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$806+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
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 January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,382
(Ovago)

One-way from

$834
(oojo)

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December

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February

Average price

$1,293
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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 January 7, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 2/215:55 amOAK - JNB
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2811:59 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops50h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$806
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/1111:08 amOAK - JNB
2 stops35h 32mQatar Airways
Fri 3/138:30 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,442
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 1/238:10 amOAK - JNB
2 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 2/101:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,482
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:54 amOAK - JNB
2 stops35h 41mBritish Airways
Tue 3/107:35 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops37h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,493
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/268:10 amOAK - JNB
2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 1/291:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 4/307:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops40h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 5/118:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops34h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,533
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/228:10 amOAK - JNB
2 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 3/1412:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops44h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,555
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 8/1710:24 amOAK - JNB
2 stops32h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 8/3112:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,576
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 8/310:24 amOAK - JNB
2 stops32h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 9/72:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,597
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 8/167:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 8/302:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,615
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 7/277:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 8/1912:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops42h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,683
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 7/1710:24 amOAK - JNB
2 stops37h 36mQatar Airways
Fri 7/318:55 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops31h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,757

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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

Sat 2/21

5:55 am-12:10 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

11:59 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops50h 13m

$806

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 2/11

8:10 am-3:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

8:30 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$1,442

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 2/11

11:08 am-8:40 am

2 stops35h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

8:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,442

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

11:55 am-11:54 pm

2 stops44h 59m

$1,442

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 5/6

9:53 am-8:50 am

2 stops37h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

8:40 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$1,442

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 1/21

11:08 am-8:40 am

2 stops35h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,442

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

1:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops43h 13m

$1,482

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Fri 1/23

8:10 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

1:45 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$1,482

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Fri 3/6

9:54 am-7:35 am

2 stops35h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

10:00 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,493

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 1/26

8:10 am-3:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

1:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,501

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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 $795). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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 $1,442, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Oakland, California in 33h 45m. 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 $795). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,148). 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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