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, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost R1 782, while return flights cost around R792.

How much is a return flight to California?

A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 794, however they can be found for as little as R4 350.

Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to California, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 43 minutes).

Does Los Angeles have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

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

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How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 29 hours 27 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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

Rainfall in California 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The best time to book flights to California is 86 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 are the most popular places to fly to in California?

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways 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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

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Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

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KLM

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1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?
Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost R1 782, while return flights cost around R792.
How much is a return flight to California?
A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 794, however they can be found for as little as R4 350.
Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to California, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 43 minutes).
Does Los Angeles have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 29 hours 27 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.

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

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

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.

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

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The best time to book flights to California is 86 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 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 11 November 2026.

The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Palm Springs.

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