$622+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
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JNB — LAX
May 31 — Jun 71
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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/217:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/35:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/210:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,045
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,069
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,075
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/278:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/203:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 5/510:25 am
JNB
- LAX
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 5/138:25 am
LAX
- JNB
1 stop25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,094
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 6/1012:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/173:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,094
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Wed 6/1012:40 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/244:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,095
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1512:40 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/224:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,096
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 6/176:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/28![British Airways logo]()
$1,099
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/278:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 6/176:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/28![British Airways logo]()
$1,099
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/158:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops29h 07m
Delta
Mon 6/221:10 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$1,217
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Mon 5/186:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Mon 6/810:30 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/28![KLM logo]()
$1,263
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Wed 6/106:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/1712:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,318
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:50 am
JNB
- ONT
2 stops45h 49m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/2211:54 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops47h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,345
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/209:50 am
JNB
- SAN
2 stops46h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:40 pm
SAN
- JNB
2 stops50h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,395
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/121:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Fri 6/194:40 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/29![Emirates logo]()
$1,531
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:30 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops35h 00m
SWISS
Wed 6/1711:15 am
LAX
- JNB
3 stops61h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 4/27![SWISS logo]()
$1,649
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:30 pm
JNB
- SAN
3 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/199:45 pm
SAN
- JNB
3 stops45h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,939
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 6/107:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/1710:15 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,146
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 6/109:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Wed 6/175:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/288:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 26m
Delta
Sat 9/51:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,217
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop32h 10m
KLM
Wed 6/177:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/26![KLM logo]()
$1,289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/25:55 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop31h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 6/105:10 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops27h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,316
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Fri 10/3010:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/30![British Airways logo]()
$1,213
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 8/136:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/48:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Sat 9/191:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops35h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$1,318
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/189:50 am
JNB
- LAX
2 stops48h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:02 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops50h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,495
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:15 pm
JNB
- SAN
2 stops27h 48m
KLM
Tue 6/96:15 am
SAN
- JNB
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 4/30![KLM logo]()
$1,368
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:00 am
CPT
- LAX
2 stops38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/53:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,397
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/151:30 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Mon 6/224:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,538
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Tue 8/44:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/1712:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 5/215:55 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 8/272:20 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops41h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,497
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1610:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,512
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops31h 47m
British Airways
Sun 6/214:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/26![British Airways logo]()
$1,399
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/151:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Mon 6/225:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,541
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 7/285:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/56:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,471
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/283:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,498
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated May 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated May 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/210:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 5/38:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 5/101:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 5/38:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops26h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 5/131:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops26h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 5/510:25 am
JNB
- LAX
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1211:15 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop34h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop31h 10m
SWISS
Tue 5/127:35 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$1,187
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:45 am
JNB
- LAX
1 stop39h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/1311:15 am
LAX
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/28![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/1212:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,165
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:20 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/145:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,188
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 May 1, 2026.
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This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/61:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$622
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Tue 6/238:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$626
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$635
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$648
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$652
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/312:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$656
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 6/137:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$658
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$666
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$680
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$684
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops36h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$691
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 7/88:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$696
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 May 1, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,075 (flightsite.co.za) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $622 (flightsite.co.za) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,002 |
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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 May 1, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT - LAX
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/27
8:50 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops34h 05m
Los Angeles
Thu 11/12
6:00 am-4:10 pm
2 stops24h 10m
$1,076
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 6/9
9:15 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop30h 05m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/17
6:05 pm-9:25 am
1 stop30h 20m
$1,099
Cape TownSan Francisco
CPT - SFO
CPTSFO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/12
7:30 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop28h 55m
San Francisco
Fri 6/19
3:55 pm-10:15 am
1 stop33h 20m
$1,099
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
7:50 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop28h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 6/17
10:15 am-4:00 am
2 stops32h 45m
$1,146
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
9:15 pm-3:50 pm
2 stops27h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 6/17
5:40 pm-9:25 am
2 stops30h 45m
$1,205
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/20
9:15 pm-5:40 pm
2 stops29h 25m
Los Angeles
Fri 10/30
10:30 pm-10:25 am
2 stops26h 55m
$1,213
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/15
8:25 pm-4:32 pm
2 stops29h 07m
Los Angeles
Mon 6/22
1:10 pm-8:45 am
2 stops34h 35m
$1,217
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/28
8:25 pm-8:51 pm
2 stops33h 26m
San Francisco
Sat 9/5
1:05 pm-10:25 am
2 stops36h 20m
$1,217
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 5/18
6:50 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop27h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 6/8
10:30 pm-10:20 am
1 stop26h 50m
$1,263
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
6:50 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop32h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 6/17
7:00 am-9:20 pm
2 stops29h 20m
$1,289
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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 83 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.
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 $635). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated May 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$917 | Average$1,031 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$923 | Average$1,178 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,013 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$965 | Average$1,144 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$976 | Average$1,200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$991 | Average$1,104 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |