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R10 747+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Apr 14 — Apr 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 March 2026.

Wed 8/421:15
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 27/414:42
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops31h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 910
Wed 27/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R14 978
Wed 27/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 27/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 248
Thu 15/1019:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Mon 19/1017:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 13/3R15 452
Thu 21/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 10/622:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3R15 485
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 12/3R15 672
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 672
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 24/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 892
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R15 993
Thu 15/1019:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Mon 2/1117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3R16 027
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R16 044
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 27/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 112

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 15 March 2026
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Find the latest flights to California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 March 2026.

Return from

R15 485

One-way from

R10 747

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 789
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/5-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 18m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 546 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R205 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/5

19:30-8:45

2 stops28h 15m

R16 450

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

14:30-10:25

2 stops34h 55m

R16 450

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-17:49

2 stops30h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-8:50

2 stops27h 50m

R16 569

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

16:40-8:50

2 stops31h 10m

R17 313

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

8:45-21:08

2 stops45h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/5

19:20-9:20

1 stop29h 00m

R17 347

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

8:45-18:41

2 stops42h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/5

14:50-6:40

2 stops30h 50m

R17 415

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

17:37-8:25

2 stops29h 48m

R18 379

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

23:15-10:25

1 stop26h 10m

R18 464
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

13:50-21:20

1 stop22h 30m

R18 515

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

5:55-21:20

2 stops30h 25m

R18 549

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 30 hours 23 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 931
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 612
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 633
KLM
KLM
From R16 108

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are Singapore Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 15 March 2026.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Palm Springs.

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 15 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 426 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 253 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 793 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost R1 466, while return flights cost around R1 840.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 935, however they can be found for as little as R4 478.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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