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$585+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa

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LAX — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$908
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$597
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,411
From California to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from California to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/47:55 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/194:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$908
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/46:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/194:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/611:15 amLAX - CPT
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:00 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,050
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/41:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/192:00 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,075
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/284:20 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop38h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 9/144:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops54h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/34:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop44h 30mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 10/1011:55 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop47h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/10$1,145
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 11/271:10 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/77:05 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,152
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/2611:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/246:05 amCPT - SFO
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,160
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/1511:00 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/262:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops34h 01mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,169
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:35 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSWISS
Mon 9/298:40 amCPT - LAX
1 stop40h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$1,171
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:20 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/2911:05 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$1,172

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Africa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

7:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$908

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,020

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

11:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

7:50 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,070

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/19

2:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,075

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

4:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops54h 10m

$1,139

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

1:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,152

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

1:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop45h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

11:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,157

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/24

6:05 am-4:40 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,160

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

2:30 pm-3:31 pm

3 stops34h 01m

$1,169

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:20 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

11:05 am-5:20 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,172

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from California to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from California to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $597. Users have also found prices from $664 and $735 on American Airlines and RwandAir, respectively.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Africa 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 California to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 10 airlines flying from California to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to South Africa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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