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R9 991+ Cheap flights to California

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— LAX
Jun 30 — Jul 71
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 31 May 2026.

Wed 14/1021:55
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops33h 48m
Delta
Thu 22/1022:59
ONT
-
JNB
1 stop35h 41m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R16 452
Wed 14/1021:55
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 29m
Delta
Thu 22/1012:20
SNA
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R16 452
Thu 5/1119:35
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops32h 26m
British Airways
Mon 9/1112:46
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops35h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 26/5R16 662
Thu 12/1119:35
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops38h 22m
British Airways
Mon 16/1110:47
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops37h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 27/5R16 678
Mon 1/621:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop31h 38m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 14/622:00
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/5R16 921
Tue 9/621:55
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop32h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 15/622:00
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/5R16 937
Thu 17/920:15
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop33h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 23/1012:30
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/5R16 970
Wed 10/620:15
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop32h 55m
Delta
Mon 31/818:10
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R17 569
Wed 10/620:15
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop32h 55m
Delta
Wed 17/67:05
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R17 585
Sun 1/1121:55
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops33h 57m
Delta
Sat 2/16:15
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R17 666
Fri 20/1121:40
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop31h 10m
Delta
Sun 10/123:05
LAS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R17 682
Wed 3/623:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
KLM
Wed 10/610:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 27/5R17 812

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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 31 May 2026.

Return from

R17 877

One-way from

R9 991

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Average price

R16 435
Air France
  • Air France
  • 30/9-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Los Angeles
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R819 potential increase over avg. return price).
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JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:55-22:43

2 stops33h 48m

Ontario

Thu 22/10

22:59-19:40

1 stop35h 41m

R16 452

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:55-22:24

2 stops33h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 22/10

8:00-19:40

2 stops26h 40m

R16 452

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-23:57

2 stops38h 22m

Ontario

Mon 16/11

10:47-10:25

2 stops37h 38m

R16 678

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-21:39

2 stops36h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

12:46-10:25

2 stops35h 39m

R16 678

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:15-21:10

1 stop33h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 23/10

12:30-19:40

1 stop22h 10m

R16 970

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

21:55-21:52

2 stops33h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/1

6:15-19:00

2 stops26h 45m

R17 666

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

20:15-15:55

2 stops28h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 16/6

0:33-19:40

1 stop34h 07m

R17 682

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

21:40-16:11

2 stops28h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

23:05-19:00

2 stops33h 55m

R17 682

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

19:35-18:50

1 stop33h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 27/11

11:41-10:25

2 stops36h 44m

R17 828

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

21:55-0:24

1 stop35h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

17:55-8:25

2 stops29h 30m

R17 941

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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 56 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 279
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 896
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 433
KLM
KLM
From R15 251

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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 68 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 31 May 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 31 May 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
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 405 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 768 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 013 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 820, while return flights cost around R1 761.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around R4 722, however they can be found for as little as R4 285.

  • 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 45 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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