$592+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
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JNB — LAX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1812:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$857
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/57:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$898
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/46:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$901
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1911:47 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$913
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/147:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/217:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$915
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/58:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/88:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2911:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$917
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/59:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/196:05 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$921
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 4/185:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/261:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$924
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Mon 3/27:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31![SWISS logo]()
$925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/58:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop26h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 2/187:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$926
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/116:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/58:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops28h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$916
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Mon 3/27:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31![SWISS logo]()
$925
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/253:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$929
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/1911:10 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop31h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/292:35 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop42h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$946
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 2/167:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Mon 3/22:37 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 1/31![British Airways logo]()
$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/59:30 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Wed 3/1811:50 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops35h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$983
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 6/288:05 pm
CPT
- SJC
1 stop31h 44m
SAUDIA
Fri 8/710:20 pm
SJC
- CPT
1 stop34h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/1![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,312
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 6/2811:15 pm
CPT
- SJC
2 stops49h 35m
KLM
Fri 8/76:30 am
SJC
- CPT
2 stops29h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$1,464
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/308:55 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops30h 59m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/312:13 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops30h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,501
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/88:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2911:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$917
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/168:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 3/2310:50 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$954
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/107:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Sat 3/2110:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2![British Airways logo]()
$983
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/108:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Sat 3/218:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops53h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 2/2![SWISS logo]()
$988
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/18:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
Wed 4/153:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$989
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 4/185:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/261:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$924
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/38:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:35 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$945
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 3/257:00 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop27h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$956
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/191:25 pm
JNB
- SNA
2 stops41h 20m
Emirates
Thu 3/2610:05 am
SNA
- JNB
2 stops34h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/2![Emirates logo]()
$2,119
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/187:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Wed 2/252:37 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3![British Airways logo]()
$988
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/2210:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 40m
Delta
Tue 3/317:35 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/248:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1111:53 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops48h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$969
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/148:25 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 4/3010:35 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$977
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 6/288:05 pm
CPT
- SJC
1 stop24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/612:45 pm
SJC
- CPT
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,236
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/86:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/116:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,024
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 7/128:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/2811:30 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$1,036
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/87:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Mon 5/114:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop31h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/31![British Airways logo]()
$1,037
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 6/288:05 pm
CPT
- SJC
1 stop31h 44m
SAUDIA
Wed 8/510:20 pm
SJC
- CPT
1 stop34h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/1![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/303:05 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops28h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$992
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1911:47 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$913
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1812:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$857
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/59:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop32h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/196:05 am
SFO
- CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$921
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/58:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop26h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 2/187:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/510:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops27h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 2/199:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/910:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 2/2411:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops33h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$928
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Mon 3/27:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31![SWISS logo]()
$925
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:10 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/56:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$932
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/57:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$898
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/58:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops28h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/107:45 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops38h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 4/157:15 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$939
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/147:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/217:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$915
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 February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/612:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$592
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/185:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
3 stops58h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$615
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$625
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/1712:05 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops41h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$635
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 4/42:45 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$637
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/74:35 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$644
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 5/54:35 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$645
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
3 stops58h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/64:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$665
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/171:45 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31![Qatar Airways logo]()
$669
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 4/712:40 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$670
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/295:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
3 stops36h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$672
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 February 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $898 (SmartFares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $592 (flightsite.co.za) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $960 |
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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.
Fly from
South Africa
Fly to
California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/23
5:50 pm-10:50 am
1 stop26h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 5/11
6:45 pm-10:30 am
1 stop30h 45m
$899
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/23
5:50 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop31h 50m
San Francisco
Thu 5/7
6:45 pm-10:30 am
1 stop30h 45m
$899
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/5
8:50 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops28h 15m
Los Angeles
Wed 3/18
7:00 am-5:00 pm
2 stops25h 00m
$916
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/8
8:00 pm-11:38 am
1 stop24h 38m
Los Angeles
Fri 5/29
11:10 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop31h 10m
$917
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 4/18
5:50 pm-11:40 am
1 stop26h 50m
Los Angeles
Sun 4/26
1:25 pm-10:30 am
1 stop36h 05m
$924
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/16
8:15 pm-4:35 pm
1 stop30h 20m
Los Angeles
Mon 3/2
7:00 pm-10:30 am
2 stops29h 30m
$925
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/18
7:35 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop29h 45m
Los Angeles
Wed 2/25
3:30 pm-7:35 am
1 stop30h 05m
$929
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
8:50 pm-11:30 am
1 stop24h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
10:35 am-4:55 pm
1 stop21h 20m
$945
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Thu 3/19
11:10 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 4/29
2:35 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop42h 15m
$946
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/16
8:50 pm-3:35 pm
1 stop27h 45m
Los Angeles
Mon 3/23
10:50 am-7:15 pm
1 stop23h 25m
$954
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $816). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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.
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 February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Discover the top 8 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 February 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$912 | Average$1,061 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$924 | Average$1,187 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$934 | Average$1,085 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$937 | Average$1,167 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,014 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$949 | Average$1,026 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$991 | Average$1,178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |