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 53h 44m. Fly via KLM or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10804 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to ZA?

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.

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.

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

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$1,717

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One-way flights from Oakland to South Africa
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Oakland

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops54h 25m

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Fri 9/25

7:40 am-10:01 pm

2 stops47h 21m

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Mon 9/14

6:01 am-7:45 am

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Mon 9/28

11:10 am-6:55 pm

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Fri 10/23

12:22 pm-10:55 am

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Tue 10/27

12:25 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops43h 30m

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Thu 9/24

7:51 pm-10:35 am

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Mon 9/28

12:05 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops39h 50m

$1,715

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10:11 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

1:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,723

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7:02 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/23

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops44h 06m

$1,724

OaklandCape Town

OAK Oakland - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Oakland

Tue 2/16

7:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:35 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,739

OaklandCape Town

OAK Oakland - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Fri 10/9

12:22 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

7:30 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops32h 24m

$1,761

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OAK Oakland - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Wed 2/10

7:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 40m

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Mon 2/22

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,773

OaklandCape Town

OAK Oakland - CPT Cape Town Intl

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 2/13

7:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/23

12:35 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,774

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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.
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 53h 44m. Fly via KLM or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10804 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?
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