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$637+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to South Africa

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,594
(oojo)

One-way from

$637
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,197
From Oakland to South Africa
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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 March 8, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/216:43 amOAK - JNB
2 stops42h 17mQatar Airways
Mon 5/51:55 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops40h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/6$1,594
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:15 amOAK - CPT
2 stops40h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 5/106:55 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,648
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 3/146:49 amOAK - JNB
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/288:50 amJNB - OAK
2 stops47h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,682
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:43 pmOAK - JNB
2 stops53h 17mBritish Airways
Sat 5/249:15 pmJNB - OAK
2 stops33h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,700
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:45 pmOAK - CPT
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:05 amCPT - OAK
3 stops48h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,931
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.
Sun 6/87:00 amOAK - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 6/301:00 pmCPT - OAK
2 stops38h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,353
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.
Wed 4/29:23 amOAK - DUR
3 stops40h 12mQatar Airways
Fri 4/1812:05 pmDUR - OAK
2 stops44h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,551

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 March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Mon 4/21

6:43 am-10:00 am

2 stops42h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

1:55 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$1,594

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 4/26

9:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

6:55 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,648

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Fri 5/2

4:43 pm-7:00 am

2 stops53h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

9:15 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$1,700

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sat 5/3

12:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

6:05 am-9:16 pm

3 stops48h 11m

$1,931

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Sun 6/8

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/30

1:00 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops38h 33m

$2,353

OaklandDurban

OAK - DUR

OAKDUR

Oakland

Wed 4/2

9:23 am-10:35 am

3 stops40h 12m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 4/18

12:05 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops44h 38m

$2,551

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Wed 3/19

6:43 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 42m

$637

OaklandCape Town

OAK - CPT

OAKCPT

Oakland

Wed 3/26

6:43 am-5:25 pm

2 stops49h 42m

$966

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Deals found on 3/7

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to South Africa

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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 March 8, 2025.

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 March 8, 2025.
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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

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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