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R10 812+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
May 16 — May 231
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 16 April 2026.

Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Mon 4/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 900
Mon 18/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R15 981
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 030
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 112
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
British Airways
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 11/4R16 538
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 30m
British Airways
Thu 31/1212:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 587
Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 718
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 17/616:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 750
Thu 10/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
Thu 31/1212:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 865
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
Mon 16/1112:55
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R17 405
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 39m
British Airways
Mon 16/117:55
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops37h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 405
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/612:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R17 421

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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 16 April 2026.

Return from

R15 981

One-way from

R10 812

Popular in

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March

Average price

R18 353
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

21:15-17:11

2 stops28h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

18:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

R17 306

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:15-18:01

2 stops29h 46m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

16:30-9:25

1 stop31h 55m

R18 010
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-14:00

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

15:10-3:55

1 stop26h 45m

R19 351

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:25-17:35

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

R19 924

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-16:40

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

19:59-8:45

2 stops27h 46m

R20 300

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

13:35-8:45

2 stops34h 10m

R21 527

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

17:39-8:25

2 stops29h 46m

R21 527

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 19/5

22:00-8:45

1 stop25h 45m

R21 559

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-16:40

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

17:45-8:45

2 stops30h 00m

R21 608

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

San Diego

Mon 7/9

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R21 674

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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 43 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 424
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 071
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 143
KLM
KLM
From R15 635

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are Singapore Airlines, American Airlines 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 16 April 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 16 April 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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 593 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 304 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R1 838, while return flights cost around R1 779.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 770, however they can be found for as little as R4 328.

  • 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 50 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. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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