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R10 783+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Aug 17 — Aug 241
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 18 July 2026.

Wed 14/1022:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops32h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1113:13
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops43h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/7R16 553
Tue 20/1021:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 3/119:54
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops36h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/7R16 619
Mon 21/1219:35
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop29h 45m
British Airways
Wed 6/121:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 17/7R16 735
Wed 19/823:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Wed 26/810:47
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 33m
KLM
Deal found 14/7R16 768
Mon 23/1118:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/318:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R16 817
Wed 22/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/78:10
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R16 834
Mon 21/1219:35
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
British Airways
Mon 11/115:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 17/7R16 867
Sun 22/1122:00
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 1/38:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/7R16 867
Wed 12/818:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/810:47
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R16 933
Wed 2/1219:35
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/318:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R16 949
Sun 20/1219:35
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops36h 20m
British Airways
Mon 11/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 17/7R16 966
Tue 21/722:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 6/823:59
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop33h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7R16 982

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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 18 July 2026.

Return from

R16 735

One-way from

R10 453

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 115
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/12-6/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 089 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R277 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

22:00-21:59

2 stops32h 59m

Ontario

Tue 3/11

13:13-18:35

2 stops43h 22m

R16 553

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:55-22:51

1 stop33h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

16:45-8:20

1 stop29h 35m

R16 619

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-14:52

2 stops25h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

23:59-18:35

2 stops32h 36m

R16 867

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

23:15-22:32

2 stops32h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

7:10-19:40

1 stop27h 30m

R17 114

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

22:00-10:20

1 stop46h 20m

San Diego

Fri 1/1

19:10-18:35

2 stops37h 25m

R17 246

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

22:00-11:33

2 stops47h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/1

5:15-18:35

2 stops27h 20m

R17 279

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:15-20:00

1 stop31h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/10

23:16-10:25

2 stops26h 09m

R17 345

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

19:35-14:55

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

20:35-10:25

1 stop27h 50m

R17 691

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

15:05-9:38

2 stops27h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

23:30-18:30

2 stops34h 00m

R17 773

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

15:05-9:57

2 stops27h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

21:05-18:30

1 stop36h 25m

R17 773

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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 29 hours 59 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 489
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 147
KLM
KLM
From R15 529
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 652

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 18 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 18 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
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 122 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 R857, while return flights cost around R1 793.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 808, however they can be found for as little as R4 363.

  • 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 20 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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