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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 314

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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 2 July 2026.

Mon 6/719:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 22/723:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 353
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 22/75:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/6R16 385
Thu 2/719:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 3/107:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 434
Thu 2/719:50
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops25h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 2/105:00
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops49h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 434
Tue 7/720:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 23/78:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 483
Fri 10/720:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 17m
Delta
Sun 26/721:24
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/7R16 532
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop22h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 21/721:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/6R16 777
Tue 20/1021:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 37m
Delta
Fri 30/109:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/6R17 103
Thu 2/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops34h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 9/78:00
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 103
Tue 14/721:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop35h 35m
Delta
Sun 26/77:35
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 28/6R17 136
Thu 2/719:50
CPT
-
SAN
2 stops26h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 22/722:25
SAN
-
CPT
2 stops31h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R17 169
Wed 22/723:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/616:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R17 185

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 434

One-way from

R10 314

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 910
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/7-11/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 32m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 610 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 2 July 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

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

20:00-21:55

2 stops34h 55m

Ontario

Sun 11/10

5:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

R16 434

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-20:30

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 516

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-11:49

1 stop24h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 29/11

22:39-16:10

1 stop31h 31m

R17 495

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:50-12:32

1 stop25h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

23:25-18:35

2 stops33h 10m

R17 593

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-0:41

2 stops34h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

21:50-17:50

1 stop35h 00m

R17 952

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-11:50

1 stop45h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

12:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

R18 083
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

9:43-19:40

2 stops24h 57m

R18 083

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

23:15-22:23

2 stops32h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

8:20-19:40

1 stop26h 20m

R18 164

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

23:15-0:39

2 stops34h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/7

7:05-17:50

1 stop25h 45m

R18 230

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

23:15-20:04

2 stops29h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

16:45-21:25

1 stop43h 40m

R18 491

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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.
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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 363). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R100 597). 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 2 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited 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
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 532 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
9 926 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 737 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
8 088 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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 593, United Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 25h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15826 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 576. Users have also found prices from R9 833 and R11 420 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 363). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R100 597). 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 2 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 141AverageR17 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 309AverageR19 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 848AverageR15 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 342AverageR17 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 439AverageR18 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 591AverageR17 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 013AverageR16 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 372AverageR18 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 493AverageR19 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 628AverageR17 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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