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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to California by plane or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JNB - SAN
    23h 8m
    $625–2,032

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JNB - LAX
    23h 10m
    $580–1,240

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JNB - SNA
    24h 32m
    $723–2,392

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JNB - SMF
    22h 56m
    $675–2,131

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JNB - SFO
    24h 7m
    $634–1,341

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane JNB - SJC
    23h 32m
    $629–2,033

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JNB - BUR
    25h 12m
    $679–2,237

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JNB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    24h 58m
    $583–1,841

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration24h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,336.3 mi
  • Duration: 23h 8m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and California, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day.

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