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$1,103+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — OAK
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Thu 11/207:35 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 11/242:41 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$1,204
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/281:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways
Wed 1/78:10 amOAK - JNB
2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$9,637

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 November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,103
(British Airways)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,000
From South Africa to Oakland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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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Oakland

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JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

10:00 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

8:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

$1,103

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/28

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 14m

Oakland

Wed 1/7

8:10 am-3:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

$9,637

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Deals found on 11/19

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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 $835). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Oakland, California in about 28h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10532 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $835). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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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