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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 971

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to California

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 June 2026.

Mon 12/1020:15
JNB
-
LAS
2 stops30h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 22/1013:30
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/6R16 449
Mon 5/1021:15
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop26h 40m
British Airways
Thu 31/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6R16 449
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 29/68:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6R16 515
Fri 19/620:00
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops35h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 29/66:10
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6R16 515
Thu 4/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 17/60:13
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops30h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6R16 597
Sun 7/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 15/66:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6R16 613
Fri 5/620:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop24h 40m
Delta
Fri 18/923:35
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/6R16 728
Tue 13/1020:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 27/1017:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/6R16 745
Fri 30/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 10/117:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 761
Sun 1/1120:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 11/118:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 777
Tue 3/1120:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 48m
United Airlines
Thu 12/115:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 843
Thu 4/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 17/622:36
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6R16 859

Find flight deals from South Africa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to California flight deals. Data was last updated 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 449

One-way from

R9 971

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 073
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 12/10-22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 58m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 624 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 317 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:15-18:57

2 stops54h 42m

Ontario

Mon 26/10

14:22-10:25

2 stops59h 03m

R16 925

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-21:10

1 stop33h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 22/10

14:40-19:40

1 stop20h 00m

R17 040

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:15-19:40

2 stops31h 25m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

18:00-10:25

1 stop30h 25m

R17 401

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

7:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

R17 499

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-21:29

2 stops31h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

21:30-18:35

1 stop35h 05m

R17 794

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

20:00-22:19

1 stop35h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/7

7:00-17:10

1 stop25h 10m

R17 794

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-23:54

2 stops33h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

R17 827
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-16:28

2 stops28h 38m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R17 909

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:05-11:24

1 stop24h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 21/10

19:50-17:50

2 stops37h 00m

R17 942

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:50-23:18

2 stops36h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

22:10-18:35

1 stop34h 25m

R17 942

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R10 414). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R40 082). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to California?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 6 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
4 407 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
9 777 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
8 028 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as R17 040, British Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 33h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16370 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 585. Users have also found prices from R9 881 and R10 193 on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R10 414). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R40 082). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 374AverageR20 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 916AverageR15 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 462AverageR17 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 509AverageR19 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 663AverageR17 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 087AverageR17 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 447AverageR18 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 610AverageR20 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 616AverageR18 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 688AverageR17 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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