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$783+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — OAK
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,309
(British Airways)

One-way from

$783
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,050
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/1310:00 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops34h 49mBritish Airways
Tue 2/179:54 amOAK - JNB
2 stops38h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,309

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

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South Africa

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Oakland

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JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

10:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 49m

Oakland

Tue 2/17

9:54 am-10:25 am

2 stops38h 31m

$1,309

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

5:00 pm-4:37 pm

3 stops57h 37m

$829

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:50 am-10:49 pm

3 stops46h 59m

$852

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

5:00 pm-9:14 am

3 stops50h 14m

$864

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops39h 49m

$870

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

7:05 pm-9:14 am

3 stops48h 09m

$919

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops37h 44m

$935

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$982

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

7:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops36h 26m

$987

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

7:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$987

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Oakland

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Oakland, California (average of $764). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 into for flights to Oakland from South Africa?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Oakland from South Africa.

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

    Airlines like British Airways fly from South Africa to Oakland, California in about 34h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 10532 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Oakland?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Oakland, California (average of $764). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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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