$617+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Sep 20 — Sep 271
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 10/98:05 pm -
1 stop36h 51m
Sat 10/245:45 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 8/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$944
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/228:05 pm -
1 stop34h 34m
Tue 11/1010:38 am -
2 stops39h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/158:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Mon 9/2111:33 am -
1 stop21h 17m
Deal found 8/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$952
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 10/98:05 pm -
1 stop29h 03m
Sat 10/2411:15 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 8/19![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/18:05 pm -
1 stop29h 14m
Mon 9/77:00 am -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/289:40 pm -
2 stops33h 05m
Wed 11/119:50 pm -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/19:20 pm -
2 stops27h 13m
Thu 11/1212:35 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$981
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop27h 13m
Sun 11/110:55 pm -
1 stop34h 15m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$984
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/59:55 pm -
2 stops32h 50m
Mon 11/29:15 am -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$986
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/299:40 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 11/1112:27 pm -
2 stops33h 53m
Deal found 8/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$990
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
2 stops32h 29m
Wed 10/282:00 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 8/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$991
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/129:40 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Thu 11/261:00 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$993
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/228:05 pm -
1 stop34h 34m
Tue 11/1010:38 am -
2 stops39h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/98:05 pm -
1 stop23h 21m
Sat 10/246:05 am -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Delta logo]()
$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/57:50 pm -
2 stops29h 42m
Wed 9/1611:00 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/148:15 pm -
2 stops31h 34m
Mon 9/288:10 am -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,016
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 11/117:35 pm -
2 stops32h 30m
Sun 11/155:30 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 8/20![British Airways logo]()
$1,035
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 10/214:35 pm -
1 stop33h 05m
Sun 10/257:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 8/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,173
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/142:05 pm -
2 stops32h 25m
Thu 10/2211:13 am -
2 stops31h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,608
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
1 stop33h 50m
Wed 10/282:00 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 8/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/228:05 pm -
1 stop34h 34m
Tue 11/109:55 pm -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$1,000
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/152:15 pm -
2 stops34h 30m
Mon 9/216:00 am -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 -
1 stop23h 59m
Thu 11/128:25 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 2/410:00 pm -
2 stops32h 02m
Mon 2/89:30 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 8/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,051
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/279:40 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Tue 11/310:40 am -
2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 8/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$995
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/39:20 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Wed 11/116:59 pm -
2 stops38h 11m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/258:50 pm -
1 stop23h 24m
Sun 11/110:15 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,023
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/1612:20 pm -
2 stops36h 25m
Wed 9/232:00 pm -
1 stop42h 50m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 1/217:35 pm -
2 stops32h 45m
Mon 1/259:23 pm -
2 stops27h 02m
Deal found 8/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,078
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/58:15 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Mon 10/122:00 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,013
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/59:55 pm -
2 stops27h 28m
Mon 11/27:07 am -
1 stop26h 03m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$1,014
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/247:50 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Sun 11/17:10 am -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,023
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 10/219:15 pm -
2 stops45h 20m
Sun 10/256:00 am -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 8/18![British Airways logo]()
$1,100
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/78:15 pm -
2 stops35h 06m
Sun 9/206:00 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,018
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/258:50 pm -
2 stops33h 55m
Sun 11/15:50 am -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$1,032
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/228:00 pm -
2 stops26h 27m
Tue 11/108:20 am -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$1,033
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/68:15 pm -
2 stops31h 11m
Sun 10/188:00 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,019
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 2/137:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Wed 2/1712:42 pm -
2 stops35h 43m
Deal found 8/20![British Airways logo]()
$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/57:50 pm -
1 stop23h 38m
Mon 10/1211:30 pm -
2 stops56h 40m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/1411:15 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Thu 10/2211:10 am -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 1/3110:00 pm -
1 stop28h 11m
Wed 3/1010:20 am -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sat 10/1011:55 pm -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$1,049
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 -
2 stops26h 27m
Tue 9/811:30 pm -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 -
2 stops32h 29m
Sat 12/51:15 pm -
1 stop42h 45m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/18:05 pm -
1 stop29h 14m
Mon 9/77:00 am -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 8/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/57:50 pm -
1 stop33h 44m
Wed 9/1611:00 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/76:50 pm -
1 stop32h 50m
Mon 9/2111:15 pm -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 8/17![Air France logo]()
$1,003
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/78:15 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Mon 9/1411:33 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 8/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/78:15 pm -
2 stops32h 22m
Mon 9/149:50 am -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,016
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/158:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Mon 9/2111:33 am -
1 stop21h 17m
Deal found 8/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$952
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Fri 9/259:55 pm -
1 stop34h 55m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$1,000
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop29h 53m
Thu 9/2412:00 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 8/20![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,013
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/228:05 pm -
1 stop34h 34m
Tue 11/1010:38 am -
2 stops39h 27m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/228:05 pm -
1 stop34h 34m
Tue 11/109:55 pm -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$996
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 August 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/1612:35 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$617
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/308:20 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 8/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$638
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/117:30 pm -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$650
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/307:30 pm -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$651
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/102:05 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$654
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/152:05 pm -
2 stops38h 45m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$695
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/257:30 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 8/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$705
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 2/78:20 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$706
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/119:45 pm -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 8/16![Egyptair logo]()
$709
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 pm -
3 stops56h 00m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$712
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/138:55 pm -
2 stops33h 59m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$714
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/3012:20 am -
1 stop45h 30m
Deal found 8/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$732
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 August 21, 2026.
Round-trip from | $944 (Virgin Atlantic) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $617 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,337 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/22
8:05 pm-9:39 pm
1 stop34h 34m
San Francisco
Tue 11/10
10:38 am-12:05 pm
2 stops39h 27m
$948
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/14
8:15 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop33h 50m
Los Angeles
Wed 10/28
2:00 pm-8:20 am
2 stops33h 20m
$986
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/27
9:40 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop32h 35m
Los Angeles
Tue 11/3
10:40 am-8:20 am
2 stops35h 40m
$995
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/9
8:05 pm-10:26 am
1 stop23h 21m
San Francisco
Sat 10/24
6:05 am-6:35 pm
2 stops27h 30m
$998
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT Cape Town Intl - SFO San Francisco
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/22
8:05 pm-9:39 pm
1 stop34h 34m
San Francisco
Tue 11/10
9:55 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop34h 40m
$1,000
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/5
7:50 pm-4:32 pm
2 stops29h 42m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/16
11:00 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop31h 20m
$1,008
JohannesburgSanta Ana
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
JNBSNA
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 11/3
9:20 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops35h 10m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 11/11
6:59 pm-7:10 pm
2 stops38h 11m
$1,010
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 10/5
8:15 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop28h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 10/12
2:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop20h 40m
$1,013
JohannesburgOntario
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ONT Ontario
JNBONT
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 10/5
9:55 pm-4:23 pm
2 stops27h 28m
Ontario
Mon 11/2
7:07 am-7:10 pm
1 stop26h 03m
$1,014
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/14
8:15 pm-6:49 pm
2 stops31h 34m
Los Angeles
Mon 9/28
8:10 am-9:35 pm
2 stops28h 25m
$1,016
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $997). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,279). 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 August 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$892 | Average$1,050 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$1,153 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,014 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,196 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$966 | Average$1,215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$985 | Average$1,126 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,022 | Average$1,057 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,069 | Average$1,230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |