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R10 875+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
May 17 — May 241
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 17 April 2026.

Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Mon 4/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 919
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 050
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 132
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 361
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 30m
British Airways
Thu 31/1212:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 607
Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 738
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 17/616:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 771
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Sun 3/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 787
Thu 10/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
Thu 31/1212:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 885
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 39m
British Airways
Mon 16/1113:26
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4R16 902
Tue 12/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 951
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
Mon 16/1112:55
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R17 426

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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 17 April 2026.

Return from

R16 050

One-way from

R10 875

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 376
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 626 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R206 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

23:15-8:25

1 stop24h 10m

R19 833

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

20:35-8:25

1 stop26h 50m

R19 866

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-17:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 30/6

17:45-8:45

2 stops30h 00m

R19 948

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-18:05

2 stops30h 40m

San Diego

Mon 8/6

19:56-8:45

2 stops27h 49m

R20 849

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

9:50-0:52

2 stops48h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops41h 20m

R21 487

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

17:39-8:25

2 stops29h 46m

R21 553

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

9:50-21:27

2 stops44h 37m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

20:40-8:20

2 stops50h 40m

R22 241

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:00-20:08

2 stops34h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

9:10-8:35

2 stops38h 25m

R22 732

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

20:25-13:10

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 19/6

17:45-8:50

2 stops30h 05m

R22 781

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

18:00-19:57

2 stops34h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 17/5

11:20-11:05

2 stops38h 45m

R23 109

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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 31 hours 58 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 442
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 089
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 161
KLM
KLM
From R15 654

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 17 April 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 17 April 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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
9 602 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
7 890 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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 841, while return flights cost around R1 781.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 776, however they can be found for as little as R4 334.

  • 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 (24 hours 50 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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