$636+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Oct 5 — Oct 121
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 September 5, 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 September 5, 2026.
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:05 pm -
1 stop33h 01m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$920
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Mon 10/1911:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Mon 10/265:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$953
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:05 pm -
1 stop29h 57m
Tue 11/242:47 pm -
2 stops35h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$955
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/208:05 pm -
1 stop35h 54m
Tue 10/275:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$960
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
2 stops31h 59m
Wed 10/2110:53 am -
1 stop23h 47m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$963
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/138:15 pm -
2 stops36h 32m
Sun 9/2012:50 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$964
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:05 pm -
1 stop32h 28m
Fri 11/65:10 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/209:15 pm -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 1/206:00 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 9/4![British Airways logo]()
$975
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$975
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 stop32h 28m
Sun 10/256:10 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/249:55 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/1010:55 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop35h 48m
Wed 3/318:00 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$986
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 September 5, 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 September 5, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/208:05 pm -
1 stop34h 50m
Tue 10/272:15 pm -
2 stops36h 50m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$960
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop27h 13m
Tue 10/2011:10 am -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$987
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/28:50 pm -
2 stops30h 10m
Sun 1/318:40 am -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$1,015
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:35 pm -
2 stops36h 57m
Sun 11/151:26 pm -
2 stops34h 59m
Deal found 9/1![British Airways logo]()
$1,065
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/711:15 pm -
2 stops28h 29m
Wed 10/219:40 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 9/5![KLM logo]()
$1,136
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:35 pm -
1 stop33h 05m
Sun 10/257:35 pm -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 9/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,177
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/248:55 pm -
2 stops35h 47m
Sat 10/3111:13 am -
2 stops36h 27m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,376
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
2 stops31h 59m
Wed 10/2110:53 am -
1 stop23h 47m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$963
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop27h 13m
Sat 10/249:30 am -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:00 pm -
2 stops27h 08m
Fri 11/611:17 pm -
1 stop30h 53m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$1,015
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/96:50 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Sat 1/169:45 am -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 9/2![Emirates logo]()
$2,105
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/227:35 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 1/266:00 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 9/1![British Airways logo]()
$1,075
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/208:15 pm -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 10/272:00 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$993
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/2010:00 pm -
1 stop30h 31m
Fri 10/3012:15 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/138:05 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Fri 10/2310:55 pm -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$1,026
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/277:35 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Sun 1/316:00 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 8/31![British Airways logo]()
$1,078
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 11/99:40 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Mon 11/161:00 pm -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 11/310:00 pm -
2 stops43h 55m
Thu 11/194:45 pm -
2 stops39h 50m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2011:59 pm -
1 stop24h 16m
Sun 1/107:05 am -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 9/2![KLM logo]()
$1,262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 9/2411:15 pm -
2 stops34h 09m
Sat 10/1011:55 pm -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 9/1![Delta logo]()
$1,049
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/1911:45 pm -
2 stops33h 11m
Mon 10/2612:05 pm -
2 stops39h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 11/158:50 pm -
1 stop36h 02m
Sun 11/2211:48 pm -
2 stops30h 22m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 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 2/179:58 am -
2 stops38h 27m
Deal found 9/1![British Airways logo]()
$1,122
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:15 pm -
2 stops34h 19m
Fri 10/96:00 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 -
1 stop24h 04m
Thu 11/128:25 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/19:55 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/249:30 am -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$1,148
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/229:15 pm -
2 stops34h 34m
Sun 10/252:00 pm -
2 stops35h 25m
Deal found 9/4![British Airways logo]()
$1,148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:00 pm -
1 stop22h 33m
Fri 10/237:23 pm -
2 stops35h 47m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Wed 10/217:14 am -
1 stop27h 26m
Deal found 9/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sat 10/311:15 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Thu 10/227:05 am -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 9/1![Delta logo]()
$1,186
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated September 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated September 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/138:15 pm -
2 stops36h 32m
Sun 9/2012:50 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$964
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/249:55 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/1010:55 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:55 pm -
1 stop35h 48m
Wed 3/318:00 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$986
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:05 pm -
1 stop29h 57m
Tue 11/242:47 pm -
2 stops35h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$955
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$975
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 stop32h 28m
Sun 10/256:10 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$977
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
2 stops31h 59m
Wed 10/2110:53 am -
1 stop23h 47m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$963
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Mon 10/1911:45 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Mon 10/265:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$953
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/208:05 pm -
1 stop35h 54m
Tue 10/275:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$960
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 10/209:15 pm -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 1/206:00 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 9/4![British Airways logo]()
$975
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:05 pm -
1 stop33h 01m
Sun 11/88:50 pm -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$920
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:05 pm -
1 stop32h 28m
Fri 11/65:10 pm -
1 stop32h 55m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
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 September 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 5, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:55 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$636
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:55 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$638
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$644
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure 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
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$649
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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 9/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$663
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
Mon 2/112:35 pm -
2 stops40h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$684
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3012:20 am -
1 stop45h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$693
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/292:05 pm -
2 stops38h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:10 am -
3 stops41h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1512:10 am -
2 stops50h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$739
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:00 pm -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$741
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/198:20 pm -
2 stops37h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$751
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 September 5, 2026.
Round-trip from | $920 (Flighttix) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $636 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,035 |
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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 September 5, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/16
8:55 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop26h 05m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$636
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 9/25
8:55 pm-2:20 pm
1 stop26h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$638
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 12/13
12:20 am-4:35 pm
1 stop26h 15m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$663
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/30
12:20 am-12:50 pm
1 stop45h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$693
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/29
2:05 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops38h 45m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$714
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/23
12:10 am-8:20 am
3 stops41h 10m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$728
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/11
7:30 pm-9:34 am
2 stops47h 04m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$741
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/19
8:20 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops37h 39m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$751
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/20
8:20 pm-6:54 pm
2 stops32h 34m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$760
Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/15
12:10 am-6:17 pm
3 stops51h 07m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$776
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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California
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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 $998). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 September 5, 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.
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
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$1,076 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$1,142 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$985 | Average$1,129 | 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% |