How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Johannesburg?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Johannesburg.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Johannesburg?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Johannesburg?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Johannesburg?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 11

11:45 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 2:26 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

31h 26m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,130Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

11:59 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 12:51 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

34h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,130Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24

6:00 am - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 2:24 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

36h 19m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,131Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

10:46 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 9:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

65h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,159Kenya Airways

Tue, Apr 27 - Tue, May 11

10:25 pm - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:45 pm - 8:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

39h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,204Singapore Airlines

Tue, May 4 - Wed, May 19

10:25 pm - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:45 pm - 8:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

39h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,204Singapore Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,307Egyptair

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

12:45 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 10:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,342Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 9

6:35 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,350Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 24

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,464Egyptair

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

10:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

34h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,207Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 10:04 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

51h 04m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,217Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 10:04 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

51h 04m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,217Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

6:50 pm - 10:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,264Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

4:25 pm - 7:10 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m1 stop Cairo

9:45 pm - 12:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

24h 35m1 stop Cairo

$1,307Egyptair

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22

6:30 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

12:20 am - 10:50 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

44h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,393Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

12:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m1 stop Istanbul

12:20 am - 4:35 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

26h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,400Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

3:35 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:30 pm - 1:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,506Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 23

3:35 pm - 8:40 amLAX Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:30 pm - 1:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles

33h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,546Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

7:25 pm - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Zurich

8:40 pm - 4:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

29h 50m1 stop Zurich

$1,680SWISS

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Low season	February
High season	June

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Johannesburg?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Johannesburg.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Johannesburg?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Johannesburg?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Johannesburg?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.