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$632+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Africa

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 January 28, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/41:55 pm
SFO
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JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Sat 2/1411:59 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/45:40 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 2/107:45 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$906
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/311:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Tue 4/146:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$923
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/41:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Sat 2/1410:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$934
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 4/218:45 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$935
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 9/97:30 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 9/259:55 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/27$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/316:33 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$960
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/69:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/178:15 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$965
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/316:40 am
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$970
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/41:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Tue 2/1011:59 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop45h 51m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$973
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/1610:05 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,061
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/163:30 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,074

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$923
(KLM)

One-way from

$632
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,195
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Africa that are best for you.

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San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$923

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,003

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

12:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,004

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:12 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

7:00 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,022

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,052

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

11:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

8:25 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$1,054

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

4:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/27

9:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,059

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

10:31 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/14

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,070

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,123

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

1:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop45h 46m

$1,149

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $810). Flying from California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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.

Related info for your journey

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 22h 34m. The distance between California and South Africa 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 California to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $517. Users have also found prices from $536 and $571 on Qatar Airways and American 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 $810). Flying from California to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$869Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$962Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$982Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$985Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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