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, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 8:19 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 12

8:44 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 3:07 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

37h 02m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

11:49 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 7:32 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

40h 27m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,198Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 17

8:55 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 am - 2:12 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

42h 47m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,198Kenya Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3

8:35 pm - 7:35 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

10:00 pm - 2:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,254British Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

6:45 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,263Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

6:45 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SFO San Francisco

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,270Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

11:30 pm - 7:20 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:45 pm - 8:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,276Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

10:05 pm - 6:10 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:40 pm - 11:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

$1,278Singapore Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

10:45 am - 7:35 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

7:35 pm - 5:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

32h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,510British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Johannesburg

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

8:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 2:12 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 12m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,284Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1

8:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 8:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

36h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,289Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

6:45 am - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 8:59 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

53h 49m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,334Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

12:18 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 32m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 8:59 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

48h 59m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,468Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

5:00 pm - 4:00 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 00m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

1:30 pm - 2:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,602Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 2

12:25 am - 7:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 10:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

43h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,607Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

4:40 pm - 5:30 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:30 pm - 2:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,619Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

4:40 pm - 8:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:20 pm - 2:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

49h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,619Emirates

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19

1:20 pm - 7:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 10:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

43h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,707Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25

7:03 am - 4:00 amSAN San Diego-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 10:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAN San Diego

35h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,742Qatar Airways

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$697

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Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.

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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.