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$801+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to South Africa

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Oakland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/314:49 pm
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops41h 51m
Delta
Tue 4/76:00 pm
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops31h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$1,119
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/81:15 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops43h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/87:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/221:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops42h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/13$1,506
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:20 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/161:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops56h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,545
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 4/256:20 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/141:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops43h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/15$1,546
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/76:20 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/121:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops43h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,563
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/81:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops42h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/15$1,576
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/317:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/71:15 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops43h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,581
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/81:15 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops37h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops42h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/301:15 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops41h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,602
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 4/207:00 am
OAK
-
CPT
2 stops43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/281:00 pm
CPT
-
OAK
2 stops42h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/15$1,638
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:54 am
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops35h 41m
British Airways
Tue 3/107:35 pm
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops37h 23m
British Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,675

Find flight deals from Oakland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,119
(Delta)

One-way from

$801
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,087
From Oakland to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to South Africa that are best for you.

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OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Tue 3/31

4:49 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops41h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/7

6:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,119

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$1,506

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

1:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,506

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Wed 5/6

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

1:00 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops38h 49m

$1,506

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sun 5/3

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops56h 06m

$1,545

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$1,546

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 5/1

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/22

1:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,546

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Fri 5/8

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

1:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,546

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,563

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

1:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$1,576

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $785). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Oakland, you will be flying from Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Oakland.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to South Africa in 35h 41m. Fly via Delta, Qatar Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10532 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to South Africa?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to South Africa is Oakland - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Oakland - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Oakland - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $785). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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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