$620+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
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JNB — LAX
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2026.
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/56:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$966
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops34h 54m
Delta
Sat 9/59:30 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops33h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 12/511:58 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops32h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,004
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop23h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 7/259:00 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 11/128:17 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/108:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop28h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1911:30 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/28:05 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop26h 57m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:08 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$1,015
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Mon 7/276:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 7/8![Air France logo]()
$1,018
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops56h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/113:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop28h 40m
KLM
Deal found 7/8![KLM logo]()
$1,021
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/112:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,024
Best flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop23h 12m
Delta
Fri 9/412:12 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops32h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops38h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 12/58:40 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,004
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Thu 12/177:35 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 00m
British Airways
Wed 1/279:23 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops27h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 7/10![British Airways logo]()
$1,112
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/177:20 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 20m
Air France
Wed 1/274:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 25m
Air France
Deal found 7/10![Air France logo]()
$1,152
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/56:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,329
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:55 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/1012:04 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops30h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,615
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops59h 45m
Emirates
Sat 8/294:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 7/8![Emirates logo]()
$1,656
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2010:50 pm
JNB
- LAS
3 stops50h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/1011:00 pm
LAS
- JNB
2 stops28h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,730
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 14m
Kenya Airways
Fri 8/1411:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 8/285:45 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:55 am
CPT
- SFO
2 stops36h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/303:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,029
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/208:50 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Sun 1/1011:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$1,082
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop32h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/128:17 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,013
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/112:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,034
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 10/209:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops27h 15m
British Airways
Fri 10/309:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops27h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/9![British Airways logo]()
$1,212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops56h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2011:59 pm
JNB
- LAS
2 stops31h 56m
Delta
Sun 1/1010:10 pm
LAS
- JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$1,146
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/811:15 am
DUR
- SFO
2 stops38h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/1212:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
2 stops39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,337
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2412:10 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops34h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2012:59 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops31h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,062
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops33h 37m
Delta
Sat 10/1011:55 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/11![Delta logo]()
$1,200
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/277:25 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops36h 34m
British Airways
Sun 8/302:44 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops33h 41m
British Airways
Deal found 7/9![British Airways logo]()
$1,338
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/65:20 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/106:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:05 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 10/94:10 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop41h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2311:15 pm
JNB
- LAS
2 stops30h 32m
Delta
Fri 10/306:00 am
LAS
- JNB
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$1,222
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sun 9/612:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/124:55 pm
SFO
- DUR
3 stops56h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,654
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:40 pm
DUR
- SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Fri 8/284:40 pm
SFO
- DUR
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 7/7![Emirates logo]()
$1,663
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops34h 55m
British Airways
Tue 11/108:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops34h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/7![British Airways logo]()
$1,407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:05 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1011:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop34h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,080
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated July 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated July 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/108:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop28h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1911:30 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop23h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 7/259:00 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Sun 7/266:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 7/10![Air France logo]()
$1,018
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Mon 7/276:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 7/8![Air France logo]()
$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1311:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop24h 30m
Delta
Mon 7/274:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop42h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$1,039
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops28h 20m
KLM
Wed 7/222:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/10![KLM logo]()
$1,034
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops30h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/48:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/28:05 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop26h 57m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:08 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$1,015
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/56:00 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$966
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops34h 54m
Delta
Sat 9/59:30 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops56h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops33h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 12/511:58 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops32h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10![United Airlines logo]()
$1,004
One-way flights from South Africa to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$620
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:05 pm
DUR
- SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$621
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/118:20 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$639
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:05 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$644
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/72:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$648
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/62:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$649
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/78:20 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$651
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/261:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$682
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops38h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$701
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops56h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$712
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:55 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$714
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 7/319:45 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/8![Egyptair logo]()
$716
Find flight deals from South Africa to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 11, 2026.
Round-trip from | $966 (Flighttix) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $620 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,220 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California 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 July 11, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/23
8:05 pm-10:17 am
1 stop23h 12m
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
12:12 am-5:50 pm
2 stops32h 38m
$989
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/29
7:50 pm-12:59 am
2 stops38h 09m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/5
8:40 am-4:10 pm
1 stop21h 30m
$1,004
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Thu 8/20
7:50 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops26h 10m
Los Angeles
Fri 8/28
5:45 am-5:10 pm
2 stops26h 25m
$1,008
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/27
8:50 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop32h 40m
Los Angeles
Thu 11/12
8:17 am-4:10 pm
1 stop21h 53m
$1,013
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 8/27
7:50 pm-7:12 pm
3 stops56h 22m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
8:50 am-5:10 pm
2 stops23h 20m
$1,018
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 7/28
11:15 pm-8:16 pm
2 stops30h 01m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
8:10 pm-5:20 pm
2 stops36h 10m
$1,020
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/2
7:55 am-10:54 am
2 stops36h 59m
San Francisco
Mon 11/30
3:10 pm-5:50 am
1 stop28h 40m
$1,029
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/13
11:15 pm-8:32 pm
2 stops30h 17m
San Francisco
Wed 11/11
2:20 pm-5:50 am
2 stops29h 30m
$1,034
Cape TownLas Vegas
CPT - LAS
CPTLAS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/11
8:00 pm-9:33 pm
2 stops34h 33m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 10/20
12:59 am-5:10 pm
2 stops31h 11m
$1,062
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/24
3:05 pm-10:02 am
2 stops27h 57m
Los Angeles
Fri 10/9
4:10 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop41h 20m
$1,074
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $603). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $5,905). 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to California?
The best time to book flights from South Africa to California is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated July 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. 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 July 11, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$892 | Average$1,043 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$923 | Average$1,217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$1,131 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,014 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$966 | Average$1,238 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,022 | Average$1,057 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,107 | Average$1,297 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$1,796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |