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$622+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 1 — Jun 81
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 2, 2026.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/217:35 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/35:30 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/210:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/127:15 am
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,045
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/157:50 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,069
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/223:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,075
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 10/278:50 pm
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 11/126:00 am
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,076
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/203:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,079
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/169:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 6/235:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,084
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/1512:40 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/224:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,090
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1012:40 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/244:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,095
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:15 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 6/176:05 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,099
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/193:55 pm
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,099
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:50 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/174:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,105

Find flight deals from South Africa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,069
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$622
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,002
From South Africa to California
One-way flight from South Africa to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California 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 South Africa to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/12

7:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

3:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,099

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

9:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

9:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,154

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

8:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

2:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,212
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

11:15 pm-10:25 am

1 stop26h 10m

$1,212

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

9:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

10:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,213

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

8:25 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/22

5:45 pm-8:45 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,217

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/28

8:25 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-10:25 am

1 stop26h 10m

$1,217

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

6:50 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops30h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

8:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 10m

$1,257

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/5

7:50 pm-12:59 am

2 stops38h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

10:03 am-4:00 am

2 stops32h 57m

$1,274

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/5

7:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

5:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,298

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to California is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $635). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated May 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as $1,099, Qatar Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 30h 05m. The distance from South Africa to California 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 South Africa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $378. Air France flights start at $456 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $607 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of $635). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$943Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$991Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,302Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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