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$881+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,436
(Expedia)

One-way from

$881
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,591
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 July 16, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:15 amOAK - JNB
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,436
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:01 amOAK - JNB
2 stops37h 34mQatar Airways
Tue 9/231:55 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops37h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,530

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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

Tue 9/23

6:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

7:00 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$1,436

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 9/3

11:01 am-9:35 am

2 stops37h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

1:55 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$1,530

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-7:40 am

3 stops40h 40m

$881

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-4:10 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$908

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,681). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 16, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated July 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways from Oakland to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,605 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,605 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,605 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,681). 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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