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Cheap flights from Oakland (OAK) to Johannesburg from $1,311

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
OAK — JNB
May 19 — May 261
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg?

To save on the cost of your flight from Oakland, California to Johannesburg, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 35% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,457 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Johannesburg?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg from Oakland, California. Prices for January average $1,487 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,058. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland, California to Johannesburg (OAK - JNB)?

When flying from Oakland, California to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from Oakland to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Oakland and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Oakland to Johannesburg. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 7/2310:52 pmOAK - JNB
1 stop35h 08mDelta
Sat 7/2711:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops31h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/14$2,555
Tue 7/2310:52 pmOAK - JNB
1 stop35h 08mDelta
Sat 7/279:55 pmJNB - OAK
1 stop32h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/14$3,747

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Oakland to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Oakland and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Oakland to Johannesburg. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 10/216:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 11/57:50 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,311
Sun 10/136:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 10/238:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,314
Sat 9/216:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 10/78:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,431
Sun 11/35:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 11/191:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops44h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,457
Fri 10/46:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 10/188:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,504
Thu 8/156:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 9/188:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,743
Mon 7/296:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 8/101:35 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$2,147
Thu 6/276:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/78:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,150
Sat 7/206:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 7/238:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,155

Cheap Oakland to Johannesburg flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Johannesburg specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 14, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Oakland to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 6/276:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/78:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,150
Thu 6/136:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 6/201:35 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$2,159
Sun 6/306:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 7/98:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,411
Sat 6/296:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/78:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,435
Sat 6/296:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 7/318:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,599
Tue 6/410:40 amOAK - JNB
2 stops44h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 6/118:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$8,167
Sat 6/296:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 7/318:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$8,906
Sat 5/1812:55 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 5/291:35 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$11,231

Oakland to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Oakland to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 10/216:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 11/57:50 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,311
Mon 10/146:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 10/218:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,314
Sat 9/216:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 10/78:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,431
Mon 10/146:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/216:40 pmJNB - OAK
3 stops59h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,436
Sun 11/35:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 11/191:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops44h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,457
Fri 10/46:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 10/188:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,504
Thu 8/156:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 9/188:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,743
Wed 12/46:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/215:40 pmJNB - OAK
3 stops64h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,959
Wed 12/42:44 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops30h 41mBritish Airways
Sat 12/217:45 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,986

Find flights from Oakland to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Johannesburg 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 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 10/21

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/5

2 stops37h 58m

$1,311

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sun 10/13

2 stops49h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/23

2 stops36h 33m

$1,314

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sat 9/21

2 stops50h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/7

2 stops33h 29m

$1,431

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 10/14

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/21

3 stops59h 04m

$1,436

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sun 11/3

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

2 stops44h 08m

$1,457

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Fri 10/4

2 stops50h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/18

2 stops33h 29m

$1,504

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Thu 8/15

2 stops49h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/18

2 stops36h 37m

$1,743

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 7/15

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/22

2 stops28h 05m

$2,149

OaklandJohannesburg OR Tambo

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Tue 7/23

1 stop35h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/27

2 stops31h 16m

$2,555

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated May 14, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Johannesburg, such as Delta and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,403 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Oakland to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Oakland. Oakland (OAK) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Oakland is the only Oakland airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 0 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Oakland on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Johannesburg for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Johannesburg for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,311, but on average you can expect to pay $2,009.

  • What does OAK to JNB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Oakland Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a OAK to JNB flight. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Oakland to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Oakland to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Oakland to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Johannesburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Oakland to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Oakland to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Oakland to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Oakland, California to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Oakland, California to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/14.

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