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$592+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
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 February 3, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:30 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1812:20 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2$857
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/187:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$898
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/46:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$901
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1911:47 am
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1$913
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 3/147:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/217:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2$915
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/58:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 5/88:00 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2911:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$917
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/59:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 2/196:05 am
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2$921
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 4/185:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/261:25 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$924
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Mon 3/27:00 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31$925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/58:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 2/187:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$926

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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$898
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$592
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$960
From South Africa to California
One-way flight from South Africa to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$899

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

$899

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$916

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

8:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

11:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$917

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/18

5:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

1:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 05m

$924

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

8:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops29h 30m

$925

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

7:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

3:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop30h 05m

$929

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$945

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

11:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

2:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop42h 15m

$946

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

10:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$954

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

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 $816). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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 February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France, and United 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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as $899, Turkish Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 26h. The distance from South Africa to California is about 10542 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Qatar Airways flights start at $597 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $678 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 $816). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to California

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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$949Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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