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R10 447+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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 7 July 2026.

Wed 22/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
KLM
Thu 24/618:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
KLM
Deal found 3/7R16 514
Tue 22/923:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 36m
Delta
Fri 9/1022:50
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/7R16 838
Wed 22/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/616:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R17 065
Mon 21/1219:35
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops36h 17m
British Airways
Mon 18/110:58
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops37h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7R17 146
Wed 22/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/616:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R17 195
Tue 14/718:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 45m
Air France
Tue 28/718:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Air France
Deal found 4/7R17 292
Fri 30/1018:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/1119:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop40h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R17 357
Sun 1/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
3 stops28h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/115:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 438
Mon 19/1022:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops33h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 5/115:00
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7R17 438
Fri 30/1022:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 6/1123:17
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7R17 454
Wed 19/819:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 20m
British Airways
Wed 26/89:25
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops39h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7R17 536
Thu 24/915:05
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 9/1023:05
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 568

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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 7 July 2026.

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R16 514

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R10 447

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Average price

R19 758
KLM
  • KLM
  • 22/7-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 057 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R273 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

19:35-21:52

2 stops36h 17m

Ontario

Mon 18/1

10:58-10:25

2 stops37h 27m

R17 146

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-16:40

3 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 15/11

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R17 438

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

15:05-10:02

2 stops27h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

16:10-18:30

1 stop41h 20m

R17 568

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

15:05-10:02

2 stops27h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

23:35-18:30

2 stops33h 55m

R17 568

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:50-15:10

2 stops29h 20m

San Diego

Mon 24/8

6:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

R18 087

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R18 103

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:35-18:35

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

21:23-10:25

2 stops27h 02m

R18 217

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:35-18:10

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Wed 30/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R18 379

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

22:00-20:56

2 stops31h 56m

Ontario

Fri 6/11

5:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R18 509

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

23:55-21:55

2 stops32h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

23:25-19:00

2 stops33h 35m

R18 557

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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 26 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 KLM.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 255
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 922
KLM
KLM
From R15 279
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 399

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are Singapore Airlines, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The best time to book flights to California is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 7 July 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 7 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
691 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 437 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 101 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost R843, while return flights cost around R1 764.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 730, however they can be found for as little as R4 292.

  • 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 (22 hours 59 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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