$622+ Cheap flights from South Africa to California
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JNB — LAX
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to CaliforniaExplore 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.
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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![United Airlines logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![United Airlines logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![British Airways logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,105
Best flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
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 6/179:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/28![British Airways logo]()
$1,154
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop34h 00m
Delta
Thu 6/112:00 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,212
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops30h 03m
KLM
Tue 6/168:10 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/29![KLM logo]()
$1,257
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/57:10 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Emirates
Wed 9/235:05 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/27![Emirates logo]()
$1,298
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:50 am
JNB
- SAN
2 stops46h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/229:25 pm
SAN
- JNB
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,334
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:50 am
JNB
- ONT
2 stops45h 49m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/2211:54 pm
ONT
- JNB
2 stops47h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,345
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2910:40 am
CPT
- LAX
2 stops42h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 12/510:05 pm
LAX
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,469
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:00 pm
JNB
- SAN
3 stops34h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
SAN
- JNB
2 stops40h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,618
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:30 pm
JNB
- SAN
3 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/199:45 pm
SAN
- JNB
3 stops45h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,939
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:20 pm
JNB
- SAN
3 stops58h 26m
SWISS
Mon 6/226:40 am
SAN
- JNB
2 stops41h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 5/1![SWISS logo]()
$2,009
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:35 pm
CPT
- ONT
2 stops61h 12m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/210:41 pm
ONT
- CPT
2 stops52h 09m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$2,109
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/248:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
Sat 10/1011:15 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$1,212
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Fri 10/3010:30 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/30![British Airways logo]()
$1,213
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/57:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops38h 09m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/2310:03 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops32h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,274
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:25 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops30h 45m
Delta
Mon 6/225:45 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,217
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/209:50 am
JNB
- SAN
2 stops46h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:40 pm
SAN
- JNB
2 stops50h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,395
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/111:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops30h 01m
KLM
Wed 6/108:30 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops27h 55m
KLM
Deal found 5/1![KLM logo]()
$1,410
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 8/291:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/53:10 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,306
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:25 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops33h 26m
Delta
Sat 9/511:15 pm
SFO
- JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,217
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/147:10 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Sun 6/214:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/30![Emirates logo]()
$1,537
This Etihad 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/129:50 am
JNB
- SFO
2 stops47h 46m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/286:00 am
SFO
- JNB
2 stops41h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/28![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,590
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/241:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/114:20 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,322
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/189:50 am
JNB
- LAX
2 stops37h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1610:25 pm
LAX
- JNB
2 stops48h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,492
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/169:15 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Sat 6/206:05 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/30![British Airways logo]()
$1,497
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Tue 6/94:45 pm
LAX
- CPT
1 stop43h 40m
KLM
Deal found 5/1![KLM logo]()
$1,525
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/137:10 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Sat 6/204:40 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/29![Emirates logo]()
$1,543
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1811:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
2 stops31h 40m
Delta
Thu 7/307:35 am
LAX
- CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$1,363
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
- SFO
3 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1610:00 pm
SFO
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,512
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.
Mon 6/157:50 pm
CPT
- SFO
2 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 6/2112:50 am
SFO
- CPT
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,837
Last-minute flights from South Africa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to California. Data last updated May 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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![United Airlines logo]()
$1,045
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
- CPT
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,108
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![British Airways logo]()
$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.
Tue 6/97:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/174:20 pm
LAX
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,114
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,095
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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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,105
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,079
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,099
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,075
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![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,090
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![American Airlines logo]()
$1,084
One-way flights from South Africa to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 2, 2026.
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.
Mon 7/61:15 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$622
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.
Tue 6/238:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$626
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.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$635
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 7/312:40 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$656
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
- LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$666
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com 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
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$680
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
- SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$684
This Travelwings 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:45 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops36h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$691
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/168:55 pm
JNB
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27![Qatar Airways logo]()
$697
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.
Wed 5/277:50 pm
JNB
- SFO
2 stops50h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$724
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:00 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops39h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$727
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:50 pm
JNB
- LAX
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$735
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 |
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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.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
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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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
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$847 | Average$882 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$892 | Average$1,030 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$923 | Average$1,191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$943 | Average$1,013 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$965 | Average$1,144 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$976 | Average$1,200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$991 | Average$1,133 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,302 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |