$701+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to South AfricaExplore 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 June 16, 2026.
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 June 16, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 11/912:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,154
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Thu 10/18:25 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/2012:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops54h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,190
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sun 10/1110:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/275:25 am
JNB
- SFO
2 stops46h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,197
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/12![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,203
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 9/84:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops47h 10m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/2212:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops35h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/14![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/210:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/162:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 10/129:00 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/2712:05 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 33m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/15![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,254
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 9/118:25 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops56h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/222:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,259
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2111:50 pm
SFO
- JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,262
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 9/1511:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/282:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops42h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,269
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/1511:50 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/122:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops42h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,270
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,271
Best flights from California to South AfricaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from California to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 10/126:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/236:00 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/68:48 am
LAS
- CPT
1 stop21h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop28h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,425
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:50 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/98:55 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,435
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/78:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/13![KLM logo]()
$1,446
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1210:39 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops29h 46m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/12:30 pm
JNB
- LAX
3 stops33h 49m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/266:05 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Sat 7/1111:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops31h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$1,506
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/98:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/232:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops38h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,582
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:00 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 9/68:15 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops34h 04m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/15![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,708
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/25:05 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops60h 30m
Emirates
Sat 10/171:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 6/16![Emirates logo]()
$1,858
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 11/262:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops34h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,875
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 6/268:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Sat 7/1111:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,447
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/196:45 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/225:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,454
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/93:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/2312:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 11/137:10 am
LAS
- CPT
1 stop24h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 11/218:50 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop30h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/47:15 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Delta
Fri 7/248:05 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops30h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$1,575
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/110:03 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops37h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/306:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 7/108:29 pm
LAS
- CPT
3 stops59h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 7/185:55 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops33h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,531
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 8/139:31 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops26h 54m
KLM
Wed 9/307:40 am
CPT
- LAS
1 stop43h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,542
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/66:35 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/186:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,569
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2710:35 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops30h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/81:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops45h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/411:50 am
ONT
- CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Sat 7/2511:15 pm
CPT
- ONT
2 stops32h 37m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$1,610
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 8/1511:30 pm
LAS
- CPT
2 stops36h 55m
KLM
Sat 9/1211:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops31h 41m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,552
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 6/278:15 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,570
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 8/261:25 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/304:35 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,584
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2511:05 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Sun 6/2811:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$1,611
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/154:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/226:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops35h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,783
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:10 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/227:30 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops31h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,848
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 7/41:00 pm
ONT
- CPT
2 stops47h 25m
KLM
Sat 7/2511:15 pm
CPT
- ONT
2 stops52h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/265:45 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 7/108:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops30h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,603
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sun 7/56:00 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops30h 25m
Delta
Sun 7/128:05 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,611
Last-minute flights from California to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to South Africa. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to South Africa. Data last updated June 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/224:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/81:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/249:56 am
LAS
- CPT
1 stop22h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops26h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,425
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 6/248:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Sun 7/1211:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,437
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 6/268:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Sat 7/1111:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 6/278:15 am
LAX
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,566
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/14:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Condor
Wed 9/306:35 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop29h 10m
Condor
Deal found 6/15![Condor logo]()
$1,510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 7/47:00 am
LAS
- CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
2 stops25h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,430
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/65:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Egyptair
Sun 7/129:45 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Egyptair
Deal found 6/12![Egyptair logo]()
$1,486
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 7/61:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/156:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,563
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/78:25 pm
LAS
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
KLM
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/13![KLM logo]()
$1,446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 7/107:00 am
LAS
- CPT
1 stop25h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 7/187:50 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop30h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/168:48 am
LAS
- CPT
1 stop21h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 7/248:00 pm
CPT
- LAS
1 stop35h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,434
One-way flights from California to South AfricaSearch for one-way flight options from California to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$701
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 8/116:02 am
ONT
- CPT
2 stops43h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/316:02 am
ONT
- CPT
2 stops43h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$739
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 8/84:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$740
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$742
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:04 pm
ONT
- CPT
2 stops37h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$743
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops42h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$756
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/410:00 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$765
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:50 am
LAX
- JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$772
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$774
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 9/2811:45 am
SFO
- JNB
1 stop46h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$796
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 June 16, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,154 (KAYAK) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $701 (SmartFares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,551 |
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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 June 16, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Mon 10/12
6:45 pm-10:30 am
1 stop30h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/23
6:00 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop31h 40m
$1,414
Las VegasCape Town
LAS - CPT
LASCPT
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 7/6
8:48 am-3:20 pm
1 stop21h 32m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 7/12
8:00 pm-3:09 pm
1 stop28h 09m
$1,425
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Tue 8/25
10:50 am-4:00 am
2 stops32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/9
8:55 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop26h 05m
$1,435
Las VegasCape Town
LAS - CPT
LASCPT
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 7/7
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop40h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 7/15
11:15 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop28h 20m
$1,446
Las VegasCape Town
LAS - CPT
LASCPT
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 6/26
8:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop40h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/11
11:15 pm-8:20 pm
2 stops30h 05m
$1,447
San FranciscoJohannesburg
SFO - JNB
SFOJNB
San Francisco
Sat 9/19
6:45 pm-10:30 am
1 stop30h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/22
5:55 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop31h 45m
$1,454
San FranciscoCape Town
SFO - CPT
SFOCPT
San Francisco
Mon 11/9
3:00 pm-10:30 am
1 stop33h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/23
12:35 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop34h 05m
$1,455
Los AngelesJohannesburg
LAX - JNB
LAXJNB
Los Angeles
Sat 9/12
10:39 pm-1:25 pm
2 stops29h 46m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 10/1
2:30 pm-3:19 pm
3 stops33h 49m
$1,462
Las VegasCape Town
LAS - CPT
LASCPT
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 6/26
6:05 am-9:25 pm
2 stops30h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/11
11:15 pm-9:58 pm
2 stops31h 43m
$1,506
Las VegasCape Town
LAS - CPT
LASCPT
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 11/13
7:10 am-6:00 pm
1 stop24h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 11/21
8:50 pm-5:01 pm
1 stop30h 11m
$1,525
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Africa (average of $664). Flying from California to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,155). 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.
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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 June 16, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$674 | Average$1,672 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$778 | Average$1,363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$822 | Average$1,245 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$853 | Average$1,399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$858 | Average$1,525 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$867 | Average$1,506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$874 | Average$1,447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$971 | Average$1,358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$979 | Average$1,478 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,001 | Average$1,139 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |