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$556+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to South Africa

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SFO — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$990
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,324
From Salinas to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12$986
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 11/1810:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$987
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1010:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$990
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:50 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$991
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/910:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$997
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/143:55 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops41h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 10/218:25 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,036
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:15 amSFO - JNB
1 stop27h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/59:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop29h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/14$1,056
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/137:10 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,058
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:30 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2010:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,062
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/161:10 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,134
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/311:20 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/172:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,141

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to South Africa that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

3:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$991

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

9:55 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:58 am-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

9:55 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$1,056

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:43 am-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

3:05 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,088

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

10:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,100

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

8:20 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$1,102

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

11:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,126

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:40 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,130

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

5:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

7:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,139

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Salinas to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 S9N to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 September 15, 2025.

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

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to South Africa, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Salinas to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Salinas to South Africa in 22h 42m. Fly via American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Salinas to South Africa is about 10542 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to South Africa?

    The most popular route from Salinas to South Africa is San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg. You may also consider San Francisco - Cape Town Intl or San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Salinas to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Salinas to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,055Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,204Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,213Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$1,232Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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