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$530+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$929
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$530
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,615
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 July 31, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 10/216:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/75:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$915
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/271:40 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/44:35 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/55:55 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$974
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:59 pmLAX - CPT
2 stops50h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 12/810:10 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$986
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:20 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:00 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops35h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,014
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:45 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:15 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,018
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:18 amLAX - CPT
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop28h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,040
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/286:00 amONT - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/58:00 pmCPT - ONT
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,045
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/712:40 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/225:55 pmJNB - SFO
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,098
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2612:25 amLAX - JNB
1 stop46h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/311:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$1,098
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2412:05 amSFO - JNB
1 stop46h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/1711:20 amJNB - SFO
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,102
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:00 pmSFO - JNB
1 stop45h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/97:50 pmJNB - SFO
2 stops37h 09mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,180

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Africa that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$915

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$922

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

5:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$974

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,018

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

8:18 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

8:50 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$1,040

OntarioCape Town

ONT - CPT

ONTCPT

Ontario

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

8:00 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,045

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

4:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

11:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop47h 15m

$1,078

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

11:16 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops56h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

8:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,085

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

12:25 am-7:40 am

1 stop46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/3

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,098

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

12:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/22

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,098

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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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, 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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from California to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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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 Hahn Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $530. Users have also found prices from $599 and $613 on Cathay Pacific and Norse Atlantic UK, 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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$897Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$968Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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