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$635+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
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 March 12, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:05 pm
LAX
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JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$982
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$988
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 5/510:50 am
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$992
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,003
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1612:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/27:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,003
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/812:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/261:45 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,016
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/77:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,024
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:05 am
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/17:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,025
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/306:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/208:35 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/245:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,026
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/1111:45 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/257:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,029
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,042

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 March 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$982
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$635
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,216
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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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

10:32 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$1,147

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

10:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

11:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,222

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

8:25 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,223

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

12:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,230

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

8:25 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,232

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

7:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,246

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

5:45 am-6:30 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/20

7:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,255

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/21

8:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,264

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

10:35 pm-3:55 am

3 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

2:30 pm-3:29 pm

3 stops33h 59m

$1,269

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

10:29 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

11:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,269

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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 $770). 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 30h 45m. 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 $509. Users have also found prices from $582 and $597 on Turkish Airlines 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 $770). 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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