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$1,014+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,622
(oojo)

One-way from

$1,014
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,556
From Oakland to South Africa
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 7/247:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops48h 10mQatar Airways
dom. 10/58:25 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,622
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 9/116:15 amOAK - CPT
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
lun. 9/151:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops42h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,647
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/256:00 amOAK - JNB
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/11:55 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,081
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 7/307:00 amOAK - DUR
3 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
lun. 8/1112:05 pmDUR - OAK
3 stops39h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$2,082
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/182:38 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops59h 22mBritish Airways
dom. 6/226:55 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops56h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,099
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/1812:49 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops37h 01mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 6/211:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops43h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,622
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 6/196:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops26h 50mDelta
sáb. 6/2111:15 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops57h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/11$3,777
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/267:58 pmOAK - DUR
3 stops53h 37mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/311:55 amDUR - OAK
3 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$4,481

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

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Oakland

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

jue. 7/24

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops48h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/5

8:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,622

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

jue. 9/11

6:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/15

1:00 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$1,647

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

vie. 7/25

6:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 8/1

1:55 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$2,081

OaklandDurban

OAK - DUR

OAKDUR

Oakland

mié. 7/30

7:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops42h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 8/11

12:05 pm-6:33 pm

3 stops39h 28m

$2,082

OaklandDurban

OAK - DUR

OAKDUR

Oakland

jue. 6/26

7:58 pm-10:35 am

3 stops53h 37m

Durban King Shaka Intl

sáb. 1/3

11:55 am-11:38 pm

3 stops45h 43m

$4,481

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mié. 8/27

9:39 am-10:50 am

2 stops40h 11m

$1,014

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

lun. 7/21

9:28 am-9:35 am

2 stops39h 07m

$1,240

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mié. 7/30

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,287

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to South Africa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa 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 OAK to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 - Phalaborwa.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa 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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