$634+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
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JNB — LAX
may. 17 — may. 241
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 abril 17, 2026.
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/910:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
lun. 1/45:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 4/14![British Airways logo]()
$972
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/187:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 6/16:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/129:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/266:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$985
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/199:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
lun. 5/256:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/16![British Airways logo]()
$999
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/810:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 30m
British Airways
jue. 12/3112:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 4/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,014
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 11/910:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 1/47:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,022
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/99:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
mié. 6/174:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/14![British Airways logo]()
$1,024
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1210:00 pm
JNB
- SNA
2 stops33h 39m
British Airways
lun. 11/161:26 pm
SNA
- JNB
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 4/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,030
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/1010:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
jue. 12/3112:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 4/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,031
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/127:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 6/26:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,035
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
jue. 11/1210:00 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
lun. 11/1612:55 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,064
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
dom. 5/246:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 6/812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,065
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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
mié. 6/108:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
mié. 6/1711:15 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/15![Delta logo]()
$1,213
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/189:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 07m
British Airways
lun. 6/110:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops25h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,215
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/219:50 am
JNB
- LAX
2 stops48h 02m
Etihad Airways
jue. 8/66:00 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops41h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,312
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/138:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
vie. 6/195:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/17![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,391
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/297:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
sáb. 12/53:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,419
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/211:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
mar. 5/121:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/12![KLM logo]()
$1,425
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
sáb. 5/27:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
mar. 5/125:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,441
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
sáb. 8/2910:40 am
CPT
- LAX
2 stops39h 42m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 12/510:05 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,595
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/72:25 pm
CPT
- LAX
3 stops51h 23m
Kenya Airways
jue. 7/236:00 am
LAX
- CPT
3 stops70h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,634
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
sáb. 6/64:35 pm
CPT
- ONT
2 stops61h 12m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 6/2111:53 pm
ONT
- CPT
2 stops50h 57m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,780
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/18:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Delta
mar. 6/305:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$1,218
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/109:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 35m
British Airways
mar. 6/210:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops25h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/14![British Airways logo]()
$1,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/37:50 pm
CPT
- SNA
2 stops31h 37m
United Airlines
mié. 10/77:00 am
SNA
- CPT
3 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$2,669
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
dom. 5/179:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 47m
British Airways
lun. 6/155:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mié. 5/278:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
mié. 6/311:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/12![Delta logo]()
$1,316
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/129:50 am
JNB
- SFO
2 stops47h 46m
Etihad Airways
mar. 7/2811:44 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops47h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,463
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/286:25 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops29h 20m
KLM
jue. 6/48:25 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops28h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/13![KLM logo]()
$1,478
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
mar. 6/97:50 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops36h 21m
Qatar Airways
mié. 6/1712:04 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops30h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,480
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/210:05 am
JNB
- LAX
1 stop37h 10m
Emirates
mié. 5/64:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/58:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops29h 15m
Delta
lun. 6/225:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/14![Delta logo]()
$1,321
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
dom. 5/179:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
mié. 6/175:40 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,346
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/128:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
mar. 7/283:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,514
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
lun. 5/47:40 am
CPT
- LAX
1 stop37h 10m
KLM
mar. 5/129:35 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/15![KLM logo]()
$1,538
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/207:20 pm
JNB
- BUR
2 stops35h 39m
SWISS
dom. 8/21:45 pm
BUR
- JNB
2 stops34h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 4/17![SWISS logo]()
$3,430
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/26:25 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop28h 50m
Emirates
jue. 5/214:40 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop33h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,622
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 5/1111:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops32h 29m
Delta
lun. 5/187:59 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops28h 21m
Delta
Deal found 4/12![Delta logo]()
$1,351
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/36:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 21m
KLM
lun. 5/2510:29 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops25h 51m
KLM
Deal found 4/14![KLM logo]()
$1,558
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/1312:40 pm
JNB
- ONT
2 stops43h 00m
Qatar Airways
mié. 5/2012:06 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops30h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,604
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/209:50 am
JNB
- ONT
2 stops45h 48m
Etihad Airways
dom. 8/211:50 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops47h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,786
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/137:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 15m
British Airways
mié. 5/2010:28 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops37h 57m
British Airways
Deal found 4/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,499
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated abril 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated abril 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/129:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/266:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$985
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/127:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 6/26:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,035
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 5/129:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops28h 56m
British Airways
mar. 5/264:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,054
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/129:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops29h 46m
British Airways
mar. 6/24:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/14![British Airways logo]()
$1,101
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/187:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 6/16:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun. 5/189:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 35m
British Airways
lun. 6/86:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,096
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun. 5/189:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
sáb. 6/64:16 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,100
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
lun. 5/187:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop27h 15m
British Airways
mié. 6/108:10 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops28h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,103
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/199:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
lun. 5/256:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/16![British Airways logo]()
$999
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 5/197:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops32h 00m
British Airways
lun. 6/86:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,087
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 5/199:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 10m
British Airways
mar. 6/98:10 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops28h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,093
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
dom. 5/246:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 6/812:55 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,065
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 abril 17, 2026.
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
lun. 8/311:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$634
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/1812:10 am
CPT
- LAX
3 stops50h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$640
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
sáb. 7/111:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$649
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/151:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$651
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/112:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$664
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/148:55 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$668
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” 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.
sáb. 8/158:55 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$671
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/912:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$686
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/167:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$696
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/202:25 pm
CPT
- LAX
3 stops52h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$705
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/51:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$708
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/2212:40 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$715
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 abril 17, 2026.
Round-trip from | $980 (flugladen.de) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $634 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,122 |
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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 abril 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.
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Depart
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JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mié. 6/10
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Los Angeles
mié. 6/17
11:15 pm-8:25 am
1 stop24h 10m
$1,213
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
lun. 5/18
9:15 pm-6:22 pm
2 stops30h 07m
Los Angeles
lun. 6/1
10:30 pm-9:25 am
2 stops25h 55m
$1,215
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
lun. 6/1
8:25 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop30h 20m
Los Angeles
mar. 6/30
5:45 pm-8:45 am
2 stops30h 00m
$1,218
Quickest round-trip
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dom. 5/10
9:15 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop26h 35m
Los Angeles
mar. 6/2
10:30 pm-9:25 am
2 stops25h 55m
$1,286
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dom. 6/21
9:50 am-12:52 am
2 stops48h 02m
Los Angeles
jue. 8/6
6:00 am-8:20 am
2 stops41h 20m
$1,312
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dom. 5/17
9:15 pm-6:02 pm
2 stops29h 47m
San Francisco
lun. 6/15
5:35 pm-9:25 am
2 stops30h 50m
$1,312
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mié. 5/27
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
San Francisco
mié. 6/3
11:15 pm-8:25 am
1 stop24h 10m
$1,316
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
vie. 6/5
8:25 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops29h 15m
Los Angeles
lun. 6/22
5:45 pm-8:45 am
2 stops30h 00m
$1,321
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB - SFO
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dom. 5/17
9:15 pm-5:40 pm
2 stops29h 25m
San Francisco
mié. 6/17
5:40 pm-9:25 am
2 stops30h 45m
$1,346
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB - LAX
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
lun. 5/11
11:15 pm-10:44 pm
2 stops32h 29m
Los Angeles
lun. 5/18
7:59 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 21m
$1,351
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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 abril 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
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 abril 17, 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$959 | Average$1,129 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$991 | Average$1,104 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$991 | Average$1,210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |