$516+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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 October 14, 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 October 14, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 10/2911:45 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$874
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/59:00 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 11/102:05 pm -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 10/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$888
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:45 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 10/292:00 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 10/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$903
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 10/1711:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$939
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:35 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Tue 11/178:50 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/11![British Airways logo]()
$943
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/89:20 pm -
1 stop32h 21m
Sun 11/153:59 pm -
2 stops30h 41m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$944
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:15 pm -
2 stops47h 10m
Wed 10/219:30 am -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$945
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/212:20 am -
1 stop26h 15m
Thu 1/146:30 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 10/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$947
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:15 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 10/218:10 am -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 10/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:15 pm -
1 stop33h 50m
Sun 10/188:10 am -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 10/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$949
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 11/166:35 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$949
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 October 14, 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 October 14, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:00 pm -
1 stop33h 10m
Mon 11/2311:30 am -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/112:20 am -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 11/166:35 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$951
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 -
1 stop33h 10m
Mon 1/258:35 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 10/13![British Airways logo]()
$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:50 pm -
1 stop25h 49m
Mon 11/98:00 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 10/11![Delta logo]()
$982
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/198:50 pm -
2 stops30h 41m
Tue 2/210:10 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9![United Airlines logo]()
$994
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/232:30 pm -
2 stops39h 11m
Mon 11/307:47 pm -
2 stops26h 53m
Deal found 10/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/255:00 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 12/27:30 pm -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 10/11![SWISS logo]()
$1,066
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/41:15 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Thu 4/223:55 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 10/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,322
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 1/217:05 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Mon 1/253:40 pm -
1 stop39h 30m
Deal found 10/12![Emirates logo]()
$1,597
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Thu 11/265:00 pm -
2 stops36h 35m
Thu 12/39:30 pm -
3 stops54h 30m
Deal found 10/12![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,597
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/99:00 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Mon 11/168:00 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$948
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/912:20 am -
1 stop26h 10m
Wed 1/276:35 pm -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 10/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$968
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/68:50 pm -
1 stop23h 36m
Tue 11/1011:59 pm -
1 stop32h 36m
Deal found 10/11![Delta logo]()
$982
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/118:50 pm -
2 stops26h 14m
Sun 3/76:00 am -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 10/9![United Airlines logo]()
$994
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/84:40 pm -
2 stops37h 01m
Sun 11/157:42 pm -
2 stops26h 58m
Deal found 10/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,022
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 1/317:35 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Wed 3/1010:36 pm -
2 stops25h 49m
Deal found 10/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,024
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/178:50 pm -
1 stop31h 44m
Tue 11/2410:05 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$954
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:50 pm -
2 stops26h 18m
Tue 11/1011:35 pm -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 10/11![Delta logo]()
$982
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/233:20 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Mon 11/307:25 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 10/9![SWISS logo]()
$1,089
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/178:50 pm -
2 stops27h 15m
Tue 11/248:15 am -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 10/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,002
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/57:35 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Sat 1/99:55 pm -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 10/11![British Airways logo]()
$1,028
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:40 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Wed 11/1112:27 pm -
2 stops34h 13m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$968
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/208:50 pm -
1 stop36h 11m
Mon 12/712:36 pm -
1 stop19h 59m
Deal found 10/13![Delta logo]()
$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/128:50 pm -
1 stop25h 57m
Mon 11/236:00 am -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 10/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,002
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:35 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Thu 11/128:50 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/9![British Airways logo]()
$1,044
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/143:20 pm -
2 stops35h 10m
Tue 12/17:25 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 10/11![SWISS logo]()
$1,160
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/29:40 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Mon 11/162:15 pm -
2 stops32h 25m
Deal found 10/13![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$968
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/211:40 pm -
3 stops40h 56m
Sun 1/177:00 am -
2 stops61h 10m
Deal found 10/11![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$2,646
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/208:50 pm -
1 stop28h 42m
Mon 12/77:25 pm -
2 stops36h 35m
Deal found 10/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/2011:15 pm -
2 stops32h 19m
Fri 10/3011:55 pm -
1 stop34h 15m
Deal found 10/12![Delta logo]()
$1,024
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated October 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated October 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:15 pm -
2 stops47h 10m
Wed 10/219:30 am -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$945
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 10/2911:45 am -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$874
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:45 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Thu 10/292:00 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 10/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$903
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 10/1711:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$939
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Mon 11/166:35 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$949
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/49:00 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 11/1112:35 pm -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$949
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/59:00 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 11/102:05 pm -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 10/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$888
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/89:20 pm -
1 stop32h 21m
Sun 11/153:59 pm -
2 stops30h 41m
Deal found 10/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$944
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 11/96:50 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 10/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$949
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:35 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Tue 11/178:50 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/11![British Airways logo]()
$943
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 11/2212:20 am -
1 stop44h 30m
Mon 11/306:30 pm -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$950
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 October 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 14, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/45:15 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$516
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2512:20 am -
1 stop44h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$529
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/912:20 am -
1 stop44h 30m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$538
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
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1 stop26h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$540
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/182:00 pm -
2 stops30h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/242:00 pm -
2 stops36h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$572
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 12/26:50 pm -
2 stops35h 28m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$613
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/16:50 pm -
2 stops35h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 11/412:20 am -
2 stops43h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$637
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/231:15 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$638
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:30 pm -
2 stops55h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$645
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1312:20 am -
1 stop26h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$658
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 October 14, 2026.
Round-trip from | $888 (SmartFares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $516 (oojo) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,041 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2026.
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JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/25
12:20 am-11:50 am
1 stop44h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$529
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/9
12:20 am-10:50 am
1 stop44h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$538
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/2
6:50 pm-8:18 pm
2 stops35h 28m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$613
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/1
6:50 pm-8:18 pm
2 stops35h 28m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$626
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/4
12:20 am-10:11 am
2 stops43h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$637
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 11/10
6:50 pm-8:19 am
3 stops47h 29m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$665
Quickest round-trip
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/24
6:50 pm-10:50 am
1 stop26h 00m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$671
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 11/4
12:20 am-5:30 pm
1 stop27h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$676
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 11/10
6:50 pm-4:30 pm
1 stop31h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$677
DurbanSan Francisco
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - SFO San Francisco
DURSFO
Durban King Shaka Intl
Tue 12/1
8:20 am-8:18 pm
3 stops45h 58m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$696
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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 $1,003). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 80 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 October 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$892 | Average$1,086 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$1,142 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,189 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,147 | 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% | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$1,796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |