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$534+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to South Africa

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Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$984
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$534
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,217
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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 April 29, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:55 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/145:50 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$984
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:25 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1411:20 amJNB - LAX
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$988
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/189:20 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop44h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,043
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:35 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Sun 9/147:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops32h 52mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,066
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:59 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/247:35 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,075
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:30 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,156
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:05 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops32h 30mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/147:00 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops27h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,168
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/58:35 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops50h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/179:50 amJNB - LAX
2 stops46h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,215
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:00 amLAX - JNB
2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 9/204:50 pmJNB - LAX
2 stops54h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,219
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/2611:04 pmLAX - JNB
2 stops29h 01mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/102:30 pmJNB - LAX
3 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$1,226
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Sat 5/319:30 pmLAX - JNB
1 stop24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:25 pmJNB - LAX
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/236:00 amLAX - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/38:50 pmCPT - LAX
2 stops28h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,242

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to South Africa that are best for you.

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Riverside

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

7:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

5:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$984

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

11:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop33h 00m

$988

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

7:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

7:35 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$1,066

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

7:35 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$1,071

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

12:56 am-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/14

10:25 am-9:25 am

2 stops32h 00m

$1,158

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

8:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops50h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops46h 00m

$1,215

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops54h 10m

$1,219

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

11:04 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$1,226

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

9:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/9

7:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,240

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX - CPT

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

1:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,249

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to South Africa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Riverside to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Riverside to South Africa to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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 $534 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $741 and SWISS from $751 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Los Angeles - Cape Town Intl 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Riverside to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$800Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$875Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$898Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$948Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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