R11 227+ Cheap flights to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
Okt 16 — Okt 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, 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 September 2025.

Return from

R16 225

One-way from

R11 227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 561
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 224 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Do 30/1021:30JNB - LAX
1 stop27h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Do 6/1114:15LAX - JNB
1 stop42h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R16 225
Mi 29/1019:05JNB - LAX
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mi 5/1118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 277
Mi 15/1017:55JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fr 23/118:45LAX - JNB
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9R16 329
Do 25/920:40JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Do 2/1014:15LAX - JNB
1 stop20h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R16 520
So 28/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Mo 6/1014:15LAX - JNB
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 624
Mo 29/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Mi 8/107:55LAX - JNB
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 641
Sa 8/1119:10JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
So 16/1113:05LAX - JNB
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 676
So 28/920:40JNB - LAX
2 stops32h 49mDelta
Di 7/1021:35LAX - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 728
Mo 29/920:40JNB - LAX
1 stop25h 35mDelta
So 5/1017:30LAX - JNB
1 stop41h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/9R16 745
Di 23/920:40JNB - LAS
1 stop31h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Di 30/910:25LAS - JNB
1 stop24h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9R16 780
Di 11/1122:00JNB - LAS
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Di 18/1120:45LAS - JNB
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9R16 797
Mi 15/1019:35JNB - LAX
2 stops33h 49mSWISS
Fr 23/119:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 15/9R16 797

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 30/10

21:30-15:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Do 6/11

14:15-19:00

1 stop42h 45m

R16 225

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

So 5/10

16:00-10:20

2 stops33h 20m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Mo 6/10

15:30-10:20

1 stop33h 50m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 29/9

20:40-20:45

1 stop33h 05m

Los Angeles

Di 7/10

20:05-10:20

1 stop29h 15m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 28/9

20:40-17:45

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Di 7/10

13:12-10:20

2 stops36h 08m

R16 624

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 28/9

20:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Mi 8/10

6:15-19:40

2 stops28h 25m

R16 641

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 15/10

19:35-20:24

2 stops33h 49m

Los Angeles

Fr 23/1

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R16 797

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 30/10

21:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 6/11

20:45-8:40

1 stop25h 55m

R16 815

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 30/10

21:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 6/11

17:50-8:40

2 stops28h 50m

R16 919

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 30/10

21:30-15:35

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Do 6/11

14:00-8:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 919

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 5 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa 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 September 2025.
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 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 R640, while return flights cost around R910.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R732, however they can be found for as little as R355.

  • 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 (22 hours 25 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. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0,0 km away from Los Angeles).

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