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$616+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jan 1 — Jan 81
Thu 1/1
Thu 1/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
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 December 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/2410:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Mon 1/122:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/30$969
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/228:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:50 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/210:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops27h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/215:50 amLAX - JNB
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/228:50 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/710:59 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops31h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/210:00 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop25h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/912:43 amSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/29$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/210:00 pmJNB - ONT
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/218:00 amONT - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/48:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2810:15 amLAX - CPT
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/38:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/286:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/110:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/912:43 amSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$982
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:00 amCPT - LAX
1 stop37h 45mKLM
Thu 12/115:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/1$992
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/247:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1112:55 amLAX - JNB
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 50mDelta
Sat 12/1310:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,018

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 December 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$928
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$616
(Travelwings)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,183
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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 December 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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South Africa

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops34h 48m

Ontario

Fri 1/23

4:45 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 40m

$928

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

7:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

7:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

$961

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/22

5:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 40m

$969

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

8:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

8:33 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

11:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops34h 45m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

5:35 pm-8:25 am

1 stop29h 50m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

5:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop30h 05m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops34h 40m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 15m

$969

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

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 $835). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Africa to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,071 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,550 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as $969, American Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 24h 55m. The distance from South Africa to California is about 9985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Qatar Airways flights start at $591 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $678 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $835). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Discover the top 7 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$931Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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