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$597+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Riverside to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:30 amLAX - CPT
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/138:50 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop33h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amLAX - CPT
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/148:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:40 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/177:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 25mDelta
Sun 1/189:30 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop24h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:40 amLAX - JNB
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/197:45 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sun 1/189:30 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops54h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Fri 1/1611:45 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops33h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 25mDelta
Fri 1/168:00 amCPT - LAX
2 stops42h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:50 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop40h 25mDelta
Thu 1/1511:10 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop31h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,305
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Tue 12/307:10 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Wed 1/149:25 amCPT - LAX
1 stop41h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$1,309
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Tue 12/305:45 pmLAX - CPT
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1611:45 pmCPT - LAX
1 stop46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,334

Find flight deals from Riverside to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated December 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,129
(oojo)

One-way from

$597
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,621
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

4:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/12

11:55 am-2:00 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,129

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

8:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/29

2:45 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,150

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

10:25 am-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

11:59 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,158

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

7:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

11:59 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$1,161

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

9:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

11:59 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,161

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:25 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

2:30 pm-3:34 pm

3 stops35h 04m

$1,181

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

5:55 am-6:35 pm

3 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,183

Los AngelesDurban

LAX - DUR

LAXDUR

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

3:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,224

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 46m

$1,233

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:30 am-9:30 am

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

7:45 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$1,237

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Riverside to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,162). 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 R1V to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 December 17, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Riverside to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Riverside to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,104 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 Riverside to South Africa?

    Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM can get you from Riverside to South Africa in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 05m. Riverside and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10373 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riverside to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $509 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $582 and Qatar Airways from $632 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Riverside to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Riverside to South Africa consider Los Angeles - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl or Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riverside to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riverside to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riverside to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Africa (average of $776). Flying from Riverside to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,162). 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 Riverside to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$967Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,013Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,106Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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