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$672+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/14:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/23$970
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/234:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/22$971
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/24:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$972
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:10 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/174:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,000
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1812:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/165:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,005
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/41:45 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop36h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/155:20 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,006
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:25 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/34:35 pm
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,031
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/1211:59 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/255:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,073
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/1410:40 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/285:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,078
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/611:59 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,079
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 10/2012:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops50h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/265:00 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,083
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/47:30 pm
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/1712:55 am
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop43h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,085

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 July 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$970
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$672
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,541
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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 27, 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 AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,000

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/30

5:20 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,190

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,190

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

2:25 pm-11:31 pm

3 stops42h 06m

$1,267

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,305

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

4:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,307

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

2:00 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,363

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

10:39 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

2:30 pm-3:19 pm

3 stops33h 49m

$1,368

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

10:39 pm-3:55 am

3 stops44h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

2:30 pm-3:19 pm

3 stops33h 49m

$1,382
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoCape Town

SAN - CPT

SANCPT

San Diego

Thu 10/22

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-11:16 am

1 stop23h 26m

$1,400

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Best time to book a flight from California to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,256). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,827). 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.

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

Booking 86 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.

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 24h 50m. The distance between California and South Africa is about 9898 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 Virgin Atlantic. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $544. Users have also found prices from $603 and $615 on Singapore 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $1,256). Flying from California to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,827). 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$842Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$869Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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