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R11 473+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 November 2025.

Thu 20/1119:35JNB - LAS
2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1117:15LAS - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 083
Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SNA
2 stops37h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/117:55SNA - JNB
2 stops40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 083
Wed 12/1119:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/50:20LAX - JNB
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R16 444
Sat 15/1119:35JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/1117:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 479
Mon 8/1219:35JNB - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/115:35LAX - JNB
2 stops32h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11R16 547
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11R16 582
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
1 stop32h 40mDelta
Mon 19/112:20LAX - JNB
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/11R16 616
Thu 20/1119:35JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/116:00SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 668
Mon 10/1122:00JNB - SAN
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/116:45SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 685
Wed 10/1222:00JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 38mDelta
Wed 21/113:25LAX - JNB
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/11R16 719
Mon 1/1219:35JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1215:26SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 719
Thu 20/1121:30JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 17mDelta
Sun 30/1122:30LAX - JNB
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/11R16 754

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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 11 November 2025
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Flights to California in 2025

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 11 November 2025.

Return from

R16 324

One-way from

R10 200

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 390
Turkish Airlines
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  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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23/11
  • 23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 374 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:35-16:10

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

13:19-10:25

2 stops35h 06m

R16 565

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

16:35-8:35

1 stop30h 00m

R16 616

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

22:00-20:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

12:20-8:35

2 stops34h 15m

R16 616

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-10:08

2 stops46h 08m

Ontario

Mon 9/2

15:09-10:25

2 stops33h 16m

R16 668

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

22:00-19:39

2 stops31h 39m

Ontario

Thu 12/3

11:55-8:35

2 stops35h 40m

R16 754

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:00-21:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

13:50-21:20

1 stop22h 30m

R16 788

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

22:00-20:43

2 stops32h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

23:55-22:05

2 stops36h 10m

R16 909

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

19:45-15:55

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

5:15-18:35

2 stops27h 20m

R16 995

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

19:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

13:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R17 236

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:35-17:22

2 stops31h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

17:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

R17 304

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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 23 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 277
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 668
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 873
KLM
KLM
From R16 059

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 11 November 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 11 November 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
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 041 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 511 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 R1 003, while return flights cost around R1 871.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R6 357, however they can be found for as little as R5 121.

  • 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 24 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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