$617+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 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 September 17, 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 17, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/298:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Tue 11/104:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$901
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/237:35 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Fri 5/77:40 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 9/16![British Airways logo]()
$938
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Sun 10/185:55 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$949
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/237:35 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 5/257:40 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 9/16![British Airways logo]()
$960
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:15 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Sat 9/2612:10 pm -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 9/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$965
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:15 pm -
2 stops37h 11m
Sat 9/199:50 am -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 9/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$966
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop37h 21m
Sun 10/1811:15 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/237:35 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Tue 5/257:40 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$983
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/249:55 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/1010:55 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$986
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:40 pm -
2 stops31h 02m
Mon 11/1611:30 am -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$992
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:15 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 10/205:40 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 9/15![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/229:40 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Wed 12/309:55 pm -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$998
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 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 September 17, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Sun 10/185:55 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$949
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 3/87:35 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Mon 4/127:45 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 9/14![British Airways logo]()
$951
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/308:50 pm -
1 stop32h 16m
Fri 11/69:25 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2010:00 pm -
1 stop31h 34m
Fri 10/309:45 am -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,013
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:55 pm -
1 stop26h 45m
Fri 10/307:30 pm -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 9/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,037
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop32h 21m
Sun 10/1811:15 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,056
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:30 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Sun 10/188:47 am -
2 stops40h 28m
Deal found 9/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,195
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/211:15 pm -
2 stops28h 29m
Sun 10/183:15 pm -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 9/14![Air France logo]()
$1,242
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:20 am -
2 stops58h 38m
Tue 11/310:46 pm -
3 stops52h 49m
Deal found 9/12![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,250
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/272:15 pm -
3 stops41h 16m
Tue 11/38:44 am -
2 stops39h 56m
Deal found 9/12![SWISS logo]()
$1,251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:35 pm -
2 stops36h 37m
Mon 11/164:51 pm -
2 stops31h 34m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,264
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/301:25 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Fri 11/63:35 pm -
1 stop39h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,539
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop37h 21m
Sun 10/1811:15 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/259:20 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Wed 12/27:59 pm -
2 stops37h 11m
Deal found 9/17![Delta logo]()
$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:50 pm -
1 stop24h 04m
Thu 11/128:25 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,023
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 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 9/15![British Airways logo]()
$1,072
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:40 pm -
2 stops31h 02m
Mon 11/1611:30 am -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$992
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/810:00 pm -
2 stops29h 18m
Mon 4/128:30 am -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,026
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 2/125:15 pm -
1 stop33h 20m
Tue 2/166:30 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 9/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/118:05 pm -
1 stop32h 47m
Wed 10/2111:34 pm -
2 stops33h 16m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$1,065
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/3110:00 pm -
2 stops31h 54m
Wed 3/109:23 pm -
2 stops27h 02m
Deal found 9/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,080
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:15 pm -
2 stops34h 17m
Sun 10/118:00 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 9/15![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,017
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/308:50 pm -
2 stops29h 34m
Fri 11/610:55 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,028
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/272:25 pm -
3 stops33h 52m
Thu 11/1212:45 pm -
3 stops62h 50m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,269
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 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 9/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/269:20 pm -
2 stops33h 29m
Sat 4/109:53 am -
2 stops24h 47m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$1,069
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 2/137:35 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Wed 2/1712:42 pm -
2 stops35h 43m
Deal found 9/14![British Airways logo]()
$1,116
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/129:40 pm -
2 stops35h 16m
Tue 5/2511:05 am -
2 stops37h 10m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 9/298:00 pm -
2 stops27h 49m
Tue 11/108:45 am -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
2 stops26h 20m
Sun 10/187:10 am -
2 stops39h 20m
Deal found 9/14![Delta logo]()
$1,087
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:00 pm -
1 stop24h 26m
Wed 9/236:00 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/249:55 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Sat 10/1010:55 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$986
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/298:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Tue 11/104:40 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$901
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop32h 53m
Sun 10/185:55 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$949
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:05 pm -
1 stop37h 21m
Sun 10/1811:15 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 9/14![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$973
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:50 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Wed 3/319:59 am -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,006
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:15 pm -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 10/205:40 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 9/15![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$994
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:15 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Wed 10/2111:44 am -
1 stop22h 56m
Deal found 9/16![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,009
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:45 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Sat 10/2412:29 pm -
1 stop21h 06m
Deal found 9/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/268:50 pm -
1 stop25h 27m
Mon 11/29:00 pm -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:40 pm -
2 stops31h 18m
Wed 11/411:40 am -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/308:50 pm -
1 stop32h 16m
Fri 11/69:25 pm -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$998
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 17, 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 17, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/157:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$617
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 11/1812:35 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$619
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/198:55 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$632
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/288:20 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$639
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/2312:35 pm -
1 stop34h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$643
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/78:20 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$646
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 12/1312:20 am -
1 stop26h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$655
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/912:20 am -
1 stop44h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$684
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 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 9/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$687
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/2612:35 pm -
3 stops56h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$689
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:45 pm -
2 stops43h 23m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$697
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/121:15 pm -
3 stops54h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$701
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 17, 2026.
Round-trip from | $901 (SmartFares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $617 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,049 |
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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 17, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
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Cape TownLos Angeles
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAX Los Angeles
CPTLAX
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/23
12:35 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop34h 15m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$643
Quickest round-trip
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
$655
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/9
12:20 am-10:50 am
1 stop44h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$684
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
JohannesburgLas Vegas
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
JNBLAS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 10/31
1:45 pm-12:08 am
2 stops43h 23m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$697
Cape TownLas Vegas
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
CPTLAS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/12
1:15 pm-10:41 am
3 stops54h 26m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$701
Cape TownLas Vegas
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
CPTLAS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/26
12:35 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops43h 24m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$725
JohannesburgLos Angeles
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LAX Los Angeles
JNBLAX
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 12/1
6:50 pm-4:35 pm
1 stop31h 45m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$738
JohannesburgSan Francisco
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SFO San Francisco
JNBSFO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 10/29
1:45 pm-8:14 pm
2 stops39h 29m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$751
Cape TownLas Vegas
CPT Cape Town Intl - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
CPTLAS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/11
7:30 pm-10:41 am
3 stops48h 11m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$752
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $1,000). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$892 | Average$1,086 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$938 | Average$1,142 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$985 | Average$1,126 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,022 | Average$1,057 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,069 | Average$1,230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,720 | Average$1,796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |