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R10 659+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Jan 4 — Jan 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2025

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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 5 December 2025.

Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/116:45LAX - JNB
2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12R15 962
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - LAX
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Wed 14/111:55LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/12R16 437
Thu 25/1221:30JNB - SFO
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Wed 14/113:20SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/12R16 471
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
2 stops28h 26mDelta
Mon 12/113:45SAN - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/12R16 556
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - SAN
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/16:15SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 691
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/122:30LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R16 861
Mon 22/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 20/115:30LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12R16 877
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops36h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/15:50LAX - JNB
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 301
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - ONT
2 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/18:00ONT - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 301
Thu 25/1219:45JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Sat 10/117:30LAX - JNB
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R18 403
Thu 25/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/10:43SFO - JNB
3 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R19 470
Thu 25/1219:20JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 50mKLM
Fri 9/110:25LAX - JNB
2 stops25h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/12R19 589

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 5 December 2025
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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 5 December 2025.

Return from

R16 200

One-way from

R10 659

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 046
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 32m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R633 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-22:01

2 stops34h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 25/1

13:54-10:25

2 stops34h 31m

R14 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:05-16:50

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

18:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

R16 250

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-14:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

11:55-8:50

2 stops34h 55m

R16 420

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

11:12-8:35

2 stops35h 23m

R16 420

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-14:35

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/1

16:35-8:35

1 stop30h 00m

R16 420

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-14:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

22:30-8:40

1 stop24h 10m

R16 420

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

16:30-8:35

1 stop30h 05m

R16 420

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

19:10-11:05

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R16 454

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-18:50

1 stop31h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 28/1

14:06-8:35

2 stops32h 29m

R16 454

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/1

20:45-8:35

1 stop25h 50m

R16 454

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 47 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 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 R15 049
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 435
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 652
KLM
KLM
From R15 820

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 5 December 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 5 December 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
9 065 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
4 080 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
7 562 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty typically cost R988, while return flights cost around R1 843.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 941, however they can be found for as little as R4 484.

  • 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 30 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 - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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