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R7 774+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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 27 June 2026.

Mon 19/1021:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop32h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1110:59
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops35h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R8 515
Sun 18/1020:15
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops33h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1110:59
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops35h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6R8 993
Sun 8/1121:55
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop25h 13m
Delta
Tue 17/116:20
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 26/6R16 454
Tue 20/1021:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 52m
Delta
Fri 30/1013:00
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Deal found 26/6R17 261
Mon 22/622:00
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops29h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 22/79:56
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R17 278
Sun 8/1122:00
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 17/1119:41
SAN
-
JNB
3 stops36h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/6R17 294
Wed 8/720:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops37h 18m
Delta
Sat 1/821:24
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop37h 16m
Delta
Deal found 26/6R17 311
Mon 2/1122:00
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop33h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 12/116:00
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/6R17 360
Tue 14/722:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 29/723:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/6R17 624
Mon 6/721:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/818:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R17 772
Sat 21/1119:35
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 17m
British Airways
Sun 3/118:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6R17 969
Thu 15/1017:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/1020:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R18 068

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Return from

R17 261

One-way from

R7 774

Popular in

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Average price

R19 715
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 058 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R286 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

20:15-20:56

2 stops33h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/11

10:59-8:20

2 stops35h 21m

R8 993

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

21:55-15:41

1 stop27h 46m

San Diego

Tue 17/11

6:20-19:00

1 stop26h 40m

R16 454

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

22:00-20:33

2 stops32h 33m

San Diego

Tue 17/11

19:41-18:35

3 stops36h 54m

R17 294

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

22:00-21:41

1 stop33h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

11:38-18:35

1 stop20h 57m

R17 459

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

21:15-19:19

2 stops31h 04m

San Diego

Tue 18/8

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R18 332

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

21:20-18:30

2 stops36h 10m

R18 678

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

23:15-20:53

2 stops30h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 25/9

23:15-19:40

1 stop35h 25m

R18 744

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

23:15-10:20

2 stops26h 05m

R18 760

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

20:10-10:20

1 stop29h 10m

R18 793

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

23:30-19:00

1 stop33h 30m

R18 793

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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 39 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 474
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 151
KLM
KLM
From R15 513
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 636

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 27 June 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 27 June 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
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 896 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
3 736 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
8 070 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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 R1 851, while return flights cost around R1 791.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 803, however they can be found for as little as R4 358.

  • 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 (23 hours 47 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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