R11 354+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Nov 14 — Nov 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 October 2025.

Thu 6/1122:00JNB - BUR
2 stops56h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/119:29BUR - JNB
2 stops38h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10R15 909
Thu 13/1122:00JNB - SNA
2 stops32h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1113:27SNA - JNB
2 stops32h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10R15 909
Thu 13/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/1117:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R16 083
Wed 15/1021:20JNB - LAX
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/110:30LAX - JNB
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10R16 552
Tue 21/1017:50JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/1019:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/10R16 657
Wed 29/1022:00JNB - ONT
2 stops33h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1123:59ONT - JNB
2 stops45h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R16 744
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/126:30SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10R16 778
Mon 10/1123:59JNB - LAS
1 stop24h 16mKLM
Mon 17/117:25LAS - JNB
2 stops28h 40mKLM
Deal found 13/10R16 796
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - LAS
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 17/1120:45LAS - JNB
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/10R16 813
Thu 27/1119:20JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 15mKLM
Thu 4/1218:20LAX - JNB
1 stop31h 50mKLM
Deal found 13/10R16 813
Tue 4/1122:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/1117:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R16 848
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Wed 21/116:35LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/10R16 865

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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, 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 October 2025.

Return from

R16 083

One-way from

R11 354

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 239
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R795 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R207 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:00-20:26

2 stops56h 26m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 10/11

9:29-10:25

2 stops38h 56m

R15 909

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-20:58

2 stops32h 58m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

12:34-10:25

2 stops35h 51m

R15 909

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-8:57

2 stops44h 57m

Ontario

Mon 9/2

9:59-10:25

2 stops38h 26m

R15 909

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:00-20:03

2 stops32h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 17/11

13:27-7:35

2 stops32h 08m

R15 909

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

22:00-19:16

2 stops31h 16m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R16 552

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-20:11

2 stops32h 11m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

16:45-7:35

2 stops28h 50m

R16 726

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

22:00-22:18

2 stops33h 18m

Ontario

Sun 2/11

23:59-7:35

2 stops45h 36m

R16 744

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-15:28

2 stops27h 28m

San Diego

Thu 4/12

6:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

R16 778

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-12:40

1 stop24h 40m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

21:55-18:35

2 stops34h 40m

R16 778

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

15:30-10:25

1 stop32h 55m

R16 796

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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 11 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa 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 October 2025.
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 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, Lufthansa 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 R873, while return flights cost around R1 891.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R732, however they can be found for as little as R355.

  • 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 42 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. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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