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R9 877+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Feb 19 — Feb 261
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 20 January 2026.

Mon 9/222:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops34h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 9/516:43
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 175
Fri 6/222:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops30h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 12/58:00
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 077
Wed 4/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 143
Tue 17/221:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop31h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/220:45
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/1R15 274
Sun 1/319:35
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
British Airways
Sun 15/320:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1R15 373
Mon 2/322:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Sun 15/320:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1R15 389
Fri 6/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 13/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 389
Wed 25/319:05
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/412:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 438
Wed 14/1021:15
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops30h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 24/1015:36
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops30h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 455
Sun 8/219:45
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 27/312:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 455
Sun 8/219:45
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops34h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 6/57:00
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 455
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops36h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 23/25:00
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 471

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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 20 January 2026.

Return from

R15 373

One-way from

R9 877

Popular in

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February

Average price

R17 194
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 460 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R197 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-22:01

2 stops34h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

16:43-7:00

2 stops29h 17m

R14 175

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-20:42

3 stops32h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/5

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:29

2 stops30h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/5

7:20-18:30

2 stops26h 10m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-20:42

3 stops32h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/5

8:55-18:30

2 stops24h 35m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:29

2 stops30h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/5

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-14:50

2 stops26h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/5

18:27-18:30

2 stops39h 03m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-20:42

2 stops32h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/5

7:20-18:30

2 stops26h 10m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-15:10

2 stops27h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

8:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R15 077

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:41

2 stops30h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

8:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R15 077

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R15 143

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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 34 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 474
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 944
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 185
KLM
KLM
From R15 317

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa and American Airlines.

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 20 January 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 20 January 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
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 196 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 R1 206, while return flights cost around R1 067.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 784, however they can be found for as little as R4 341.

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

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