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R11 249+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Apr 28 — May 51
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 29 March 2026.

Mon 9/1119:05
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/118:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R16 669
Sat 5/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 18/912:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R16 840
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/613:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 011
Thu 11/617:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/60:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 199
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1113:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 370
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1118:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 421
Mon 8/619:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
British Airways
Sun 21/620:10
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 472
Fri 20/1122:00
JNB
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ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
Tue 24/116:10
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 592
Thu 22/1021:15
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops31h 24m
British Airways
Mon 26/1013:45
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 643
Mon 9/1115:05
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 4/110:15
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 661
Mon 27/419:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 746
Mon 11/58:45
JNB
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SFO
1 stop43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:35
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 763

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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 29 March 2026.

Return from

R17 011

One-way from

R11 113

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 960
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 562 potential increase over avg. return price).
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JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-20:47

2 stops59h 57m

Ontario

Tue 9/6

22:41-10:30

2 stops50h 49m

R19 182

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

19:25-21:08

2 stops34h 43m

Ontario

Sun 27/9

23:59-9:25

2 stops48h 26m

R19 268

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 15/5

19:25-8:50

2 stops28h 25m

R19 439

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

16:10-8:50

2 stops31h 40m

R19 439

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

21:15-20:00

2 stops31h 45m

San Diego

Tue 24/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R19 558

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-15:35

1 stop30h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 15/5

20:25-21:20

1 stop39h 55m

R19 832

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-23:55

2 stops33h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

6:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

R19 849

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-20:15

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 30/5

15:15-9:25

2 stops33h 10m

R20 020

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:25-22:33

2 stops36h 08m

San Diego

Wed 25/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R20 208

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:25-13:10

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

15:26-10:25

2 stops33h 59m

R20 328

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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 31 hours 9 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 R15 083
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 771
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 782
KLM
KLM
From R16 272

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 29 March 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 29 March 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
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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
1 479 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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
7,4
Good
4 287 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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
9 510 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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
7 830 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

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 Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost R1 921, while return flights cost around R1 859.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 985, however they can be found for as little as R4 524.

  • 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 (26 hours 50 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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