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$754+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Mon 6/1
Mon 6/8
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 May 2, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:25 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2112:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,129
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/95:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,137
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/2212:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,180
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 8/262:35 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2412:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,190
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/11:45 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/155:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,196
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/268:45 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/92:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,213
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/26:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,215
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:00 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/135:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops49h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:25 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/105:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,217
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1010:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/15:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,219
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/122:25 pm
CPT
-
SFO
3 stops40h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,222

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 May 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,129
(Ovago)

One-way from

$754
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,240
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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 May 2, 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

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

5:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop26h 50m

$1,312

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

6:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

6:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,342

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

11:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

1:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,358

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

11:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/6

9:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,368

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

9:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:10 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops60h 55m

$1,388

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,414

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

9:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/15

2:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,435

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

7:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

7:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,451

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,464

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

10:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$1,470

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to South Africa?

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $540). Flying from California to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,029). 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 29h 20m. The distance between California and South Africa is about 10373 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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $603. Users have also found prices from $615 and $624 on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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 $540). Flying from California to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,029). 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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