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$978+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Oakland, CA (OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — OAK
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Oakland

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Round-trip from

$1,872
(oojo)

One-way from

$978
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979
From South Africa to Oakland
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/218:40 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops36h 04mQatar Airways
Sun 4/276:00 amOAK - JNB
2 stops37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,872

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Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

8:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops36h 04m

Oakland

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops37h 00m

$1,872

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/3

8:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$978

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/29

9:55 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop32h 37m

$2,016

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/4

1:55 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$4,323

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/6

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Oakland

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from South Africa?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Oakland from South Africa.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Oakland 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 South Africa to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from South Africa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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