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R10 433+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 8 February 2026.

Tue 3/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 911
Tue 24/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 31/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 103
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 552
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/318:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 648
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/320:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R14 808
Sat 14/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 29/1119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 840
Mon 9/222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 25/28:35
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 873
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 27/1119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 921
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 31/320:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 937
Mon 27/419:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 00m
SWISS
Mon 4/515:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 5/2R14 985
Mon 15/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 22/616:43
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2R15 001
Tue 3/322:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 18/316:59
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops29h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 001

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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 8 February 2026.

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R14 808

One-way from

R10 433

Popular in

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February

Average price

R15 610
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/4
  • 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 388 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R13 911

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 103

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-0:56

2 stops35h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

14:35-19:40

1 stop20h 05m

R15 546

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

22:00-18:45

2 stops30h 45m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

13:02-8:35

2 stops34h 33m

R15 802

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

22:00-18:50

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

19:35-8:35

2 stops28h 00m

R15 802

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:25-17:49

2 stops30h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/4

19:55-8:50

2 stops27h 55m

R15 818

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-23:55

2 stops34h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

22:55-19:40

1 stop35h 45m

R15 834

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-18:19

2 stops29h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

23:35-19:40

1 stop35h 05m

R15 834

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R15 850

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:00-21:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

7:35-21:20

2 stops28h 45m

R15 882

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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 33 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 139
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 606
British Airways
British Airways
From R13 857
KLM
KLM
From R15 109

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa 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.

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 8 February 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 8 February 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
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 254 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 207 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 720 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, SWISS 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 801, while return flights cost around R1 042.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 673, however they can be found for as little as R4 241.

  • 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 6 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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