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R10 405+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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 January 2026.

Return from

R15 411

One-way from

R10 405

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 265
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 462 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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Fri 6/221:55JNB - LAS
1 stop35h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 19/212:05LAS - JNB
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R13 572
Tue 20/122:00JNB - LAS
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 24/113:30LAS - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 329
Wed 1/421:15JNB - SAN
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 27/516:45SAN - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 394
Sat 30/521:15JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/816:35SFO - JNB
1 stop31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 394
Fri 19/618:00JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 25/620:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 411
Mon 13/418:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 20/420:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 427
Mon 20/421:15JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 27/422:35LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1R15 443
Thu 22/122:00JNB - LAS
2 stops32h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/117:55LAS - JNB
2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 476
Tue 10/219:10JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/213:05LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 476
Thu 14/521:15JNB - LAX
2 stops31h 01mBritish Airways
Fri 19/620:55LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1R15 525
Tue 10/222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 27mBritish Airways
Wed 18/221:00LAX - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1R15 542
Wed 21/119:35JNB - LAS
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 26/115:20LAS - JNB
2 stops30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1R15 575

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

21:55-23:15

1 stop35h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/2

12:05-19:00

1 stop20h 55m

R13 572

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:35-18:50

1 stop33h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/1

15:20-7:35

2 stops30h 15m

R15 624

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-20:42

2 stops30h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/2

9:59-22:05

2 stops26h 06m

R15 690

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R15 722

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:35-19:22

2 stops33h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 27/1

15:10-7:35

2 stops30h 25m

R15 903

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:15-16:35

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R15 903

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-21:48

2 stops33h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 27/1

15:10-7:35

2 stops30h 25m

R15 903

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

17:40-10:25

1 stop30h 45m

R15 919

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

21:15-18:25

1 stop30h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

20:55-9:25

1 stop27h 30m

R15 969

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

21:15-18:25

1 stop30h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

20:55-9:25

1 stop27h 30m

R15 969

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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 30 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 576
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 949
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 190
KLM
KLM
From R15 322

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 8 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 8 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
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 141 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 153 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 659 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 R910, while return flights cost around R1 785.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 786, however they can be found for as little as R4 343.

  • 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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