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$596+ Cheap flights from California to South Africa

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/611:36 amONT - CPT
1 stop21h 39mDelta
Tue 11/259:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop32h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/30$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/67:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:50 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops25h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/710:00 pmONT - CPT
1 stop35h 15mDelta
Tue 11/259:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop23h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/29$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/137:05 amONT - CPT
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop32h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,022
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/71:55 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Sat 11/2211:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 10/29$1,071
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/1910:39 amSFO - JNB
2 stops25h 26mKLM
Fri 11/2111:59 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop45h 51mKLM
Deal found 10/30$1,075
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:25 pmSFO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mSWISS
Wed 12/38:15 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 10/29$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/53:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Sun 11/99:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop35h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,101
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/88:15 amSFO - JNB
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 11/1510:00 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops32h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/30$1,109
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/299:40 amSNA - CPT
2 stops34h 10mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - SNA
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,113
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/811:36 amONT - CPT
1 stop21h 39mDelta
Mon 12/89:30 pmCPT - ONT
1 stop23h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,117
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/262:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop32h 50mBrussels Airlines
Wed 12/37:45 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,119

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$976
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$596
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,188
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Africa that are best for you.

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OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Sun 11/9

5:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

8:50 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$976

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 11/13

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

9:30 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop32h 09m

$1,022

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 11/13

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

9:30 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop32h 09m

$1,022

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 11/13

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/8

9:30 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop32h 09m

$1,022

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 11/13

7:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

9:30 pm-11:02 am

1 stop23h 32m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

9:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,062

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,067

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

3:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

3:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

3:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop45h 51m

$1,070

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Africa

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from California to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to South Africa. 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 California to South Africa?

    Departing from California to South Africa will take you 26h 10m. The distance between California and South Africa is about 9941 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $682. Users have also found prices from $747 and $753 on Singapore Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$872Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$961Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$970Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$980Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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