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R9 980+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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 23 January 2026.

Mon 9/219:35
JNB
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BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 24/27:00
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 997
Sat 14/222:00
JNB
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BUR
2 stops48h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 24/212:24
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 192
Mon 9/219:35
JNB
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BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 22/212:24
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops36h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 548
Sat 14/222:00
JNB
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BUR
2 stops45h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 26/218:49
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops50h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 726
Mon 9/219:35
JNB
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BUR
2 stops35h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 26/218:49
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops50h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 743
Sun 8/222:00
JNB
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BUR
2 stops48h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 28/27:00
BUR
-
JNB
2 stops41h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 759
Mon 9/222:00
JNB
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ONT
2 stops29h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 22/25:00
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 921
Mon 9/222:00
JNB
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SNA
2 stops32h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 25/29:00
SNA
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JNB
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 921
Sun 8/222:00
JNB
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BUR
2 stops48h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 22/210:02
BUR
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JNB
2 stops35h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 953
Mon 26/122:00
JNB
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LAX
2 stops27h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/28:50
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 986
Wed 11/222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 25/221:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1R15 002
Wed 18/319:05
JNB
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LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/320:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R15 034

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Return from

R15 002

One-way from

R9 980

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 978
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 443 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R194 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:35-20:56

2 stops35h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 27/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R13 997

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:35-21:09

2 stops35h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 28/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R13 997

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-20:56

2 stops35h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/2

12:24-7:35

2 stops33h 11m

R13 997

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-12:34

2 stops48h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/2

12:24-7:35

2 stops33h 11m

R14 192

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

22:00-9:30

2 stops45h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 28/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 192

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:35-20:56

2 stops35h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 24/2

7:00-7:35

2 stops38h 35m

R14 548

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-17:43

2 stops29h 43m

Ontario

Tue 24/2

13:45-18:35

2 stops42h 50m

R14 921

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-20:58

2 stops32h 58m

Ontario

Sat 28/2

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R14 921

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-17:43

2 stops29h 43m

Ontario

Wed 25/2

6:09-18:35

2 stops26h 26m

R14 921

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-20:58

2 stops32h 58m

Ontario

Mon 23/2

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R14 921

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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.

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 United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 293
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 757
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 008
KLM
KLM
From R15 125

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 23 January 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 23 January 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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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
9 194 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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
4 204 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

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, 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 R1 191, while return flights cost around R1 054.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 724, however they can be found for as little as R4 287.

  • 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 1 minute).

  • 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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