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$663+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$663
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,215
From South Africa to California
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/157:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 7/258:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/218:26 amSFO - CPT
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/318:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$981
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:30 pmCPT - SNA
1 stop23h 54mDelta
Mon 11/177:15 pmSNA - CPT
2 stops62h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/2$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 04mDelta
Mon 10/137:00 amLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/1$992
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1211:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops34h 19mDelta
Fri 8/2210:59 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/1$992
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:40 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mKLM
Sun 11/161:45 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Deal found 7/3$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:50 amCPT - LAX
2 stops33h 09mDelta
Sat 11/89:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,002
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:50 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop24h 39mLufthansa
Fri 7/2512:20 amSFO - CPT
1 stop30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$1,009
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:30 pmJNB - LAS
2 stops36h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/101:45 pmLAS - JNB
2 stops35h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/3$1,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:05 pmCPT - SNA
3 stops48h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/39:38 amSNA - CPT
2 stops38h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,029
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/184:46 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,042

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/16

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

$973

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

8:26 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$977

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

8:50 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Ontario

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$981

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

9:30 pm-11:24 am

1 stop23h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/17

7:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops62h 00m

$987

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

6:50 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops34h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$992

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

7:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$999

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

11:15 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops29h 56m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

10:31 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,001

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

8:50 am-8:59 am

2 stops33h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

9:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,002

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

1:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,023

Cape TownSanta Ana

CPT - SNA

CPTSNA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/22

6:05 pm-9:14 am

3 stops48h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

9:38 am-9:30 am

2 stops38h 52m

$1,029

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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 $246). Flying from South Africa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to California as you normally would.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $663. Singapore Airlines flights start at $725 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $749 one-way.

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

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    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 $246). Flying from South Africa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$924Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$937Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$952Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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