What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California . Flying to California in October will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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?

San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost R1 022, while return flights cost around R978.

How much is a return flight to California?

A return flight to California will typically cost around R361, however they can be found for as little as R177.

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 10 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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Average price	R19 946

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19:35-16:10

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JNBLAX

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21:20-22:55

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18:40-8:35

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R18 211

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JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:20-14:09

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JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:50-11:20

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18:30-9:15

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How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to California takes 30 hours 16 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?

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 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

From R918

British Airways

From R922

United Airlines

From R901

Turkish Airlines

From R924

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to California are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in California 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

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?

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 213 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 922 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 333 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

780 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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?
San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost R1 022, while return flights cost around R978.
How much is a return flight to California?
A return flight to California will typically cost around R361, however they can be found for as little as R177.
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 10 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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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 27 April 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

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What is the best airline to fly to California?

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