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R10 134+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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 29 December 2025.

Sat 27/1222:00JNB - LAS
2 stops33h 02mBritish Airways
Fri 2/111:59LAS - JNB
2 stops33h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/12R21 250
Mon 29/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/111:00LAX - JNB
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R24 695
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - LAX
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/123:39LAX - JNB
2 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R29 138
Wed 31/1219:35JNB - LAX
2 stops30h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/119:15LAX - JNB
1 stop26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/12R29 471
Sat 27/1222:00JNB - LAS
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Fri 2/17:15LAS - JNB
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 27/12R29 970
Mon 29/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/15:50LAX - JNB
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/12R30 902
Mon 29/1222:00JNB - ONT
2 stops29h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/16:00ONT - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/12R30 902
Wed 31/1213:45JNB - ONT
2 stops34h 07mQatar Airways
Fri 2/110:44ONT - JNB
2 stops31h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12R51 936
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/26:00SFO - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12R86 183
Wed 31/1213:40JNB - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/29:40SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12R106 518
Wed 31/1222:20JNB - SFO
3 stops46h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/216:03SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R199 041

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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 29 December 2025.

Return from

R15 493

One-way from

R10 134

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 253
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  • 17/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

13:35-7:05

2 stops31h 30m

R15 759

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 875

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:48

1 stop29h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

11:47-9:05

2 stops35h 18m

R16 108

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:35-16:01

2 stops30h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:10-10:25

2 stops26h 15m

R16 125

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

11:02-22:05

2 stops25h 03m

R16 125

JohannesburgBurbank

JNB - BUR

JNBBUR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

22:00-20:56

2 stops32h 56m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 18/2

13:04-10:25

2 stops35h 21m

R16 175

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:36

2 stops30h 36m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R16 175

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:10-16:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 208

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:15-14:55

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

20:55-9:25

1 stop27h 30m

R16 241

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-14:40

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

18:55-8:25

2 stops27h 30m

R16 258

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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 29 hours 49 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 779
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 158
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 388
KLM
KLM
From R15 536

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 29 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 29 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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
677 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
9 118 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
4 129 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
7 618 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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 R424, while return flights cost around R1 810.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 853, however they can be found for as little as R4 403.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 16 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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