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$572+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Johannesburg

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SFO — JNB
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Johannesburg are usually found in March or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,151
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$572
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,319
From Salinas to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Salinas to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:20 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/411:05 amJNB - SFO
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,151
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 11/261:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/207:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,157
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:55 pmSFO - JNB
3 stops55h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 11/212:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,173
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/99:00 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 6/212:10 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops39h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:30 amSFO - JNB
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/69:20 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops29h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,193
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:15 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:05 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/207:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,234
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 11/268:35 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
Sat 12/2010:40 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,252
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mSWISS
Tue 6/37:35 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/1$1,283
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/287:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/49:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/2912:40 amSFO - JNB
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Fri 6/66:50 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,371
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/133:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops37h 25mRwandAir
Thu 10/303:10 amJNB - SFO
2 stops43h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 4/30$1,388

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

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Salinas

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

11:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,151

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-8:10 am

3 stops55h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

12:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,173

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

1:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$1,179

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,195

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

5:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

8:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,213

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:43 am-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/3

10:00 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,236

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/20

7:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,333

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

7:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

9:15 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,357

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

12:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

6:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,371

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

1:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

7:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,383

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Salinas to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 S9N to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Salinas 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on October 13, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and SWISS from Salinas to Johannesburg. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    $572 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $593 and $770, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas 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 Salinas to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Salinas to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Salinas to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,241Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,272Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,310Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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