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$1,153+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to South Africa

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OAK — JNB
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 18, 2024.

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$1,242
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$1,153
(SmartFares)
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/189:50 amOAK - JNB
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
mar. 12/247:50 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops38h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$3,611
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
vie. 12/276:00 amOAK - DUR
3 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
jue. 1/211:55 amDUR - OAK
3 stops46h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$4,608
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/296:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/57:10 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$4,673
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/266:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
lun. 1/612:35 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops40h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$6,349
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2710:02 amOAK - CPT
2 stops35h 58mBritish Airways
vie. 1/38:55 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops37h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$13,779
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lun. 12/233:35 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways
vie. 1/39:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops27h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$15,687

Find flights from Oakland to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

mar. 3/11

9:46 am-9:25 am

2 stops38h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/18

8:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,242

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mié. 1/15

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops51h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/21

9:15 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,492

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 5/16

2:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/30

6:55 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$1,615

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

lun. 5/19

1:10 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 6/2

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,621

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

jue. 3/13

6:49 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/24

6:15 am-11:43 pm

3 stops50h 28m

$1,830

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 3/14

6:49 am-5:25 pm

2 stops49h 36m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 3/21

2:00 pm-11:43 pm

3 stops42h 43m

$1,894

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

vie. 3/14

9:24 am-5:25 pm

2 stops47h 01m

$1,153

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

jue. 5/22

6:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$1,157

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

mar. 1/7

9:29 am-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 41m

$5,590

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Oakland to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 OAK to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and British Airways from Oakland to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,820 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Oakland, you will be flying from Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Oakland.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to South Africa?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to South Africa is Oakland - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Oakland - Cape Town Intl or Oakland - Phalaborwa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 airline flying from Oakland to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,223Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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