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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 896

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 572

One-way from

R9 896

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 265
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • South Africa to California
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 185 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Fri 6/221:55JNB - LAS
1 stop35h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 19/212:05LAS - JNB
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R13 572
Mon 19/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/112:20LAX - CPT
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R14 409
Mon 2/221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 15/27:20LAX - CPT
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R14 442
Fri 16/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop35h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 29/112:20LAX - CPT
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/1R15 017
Mon 19/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/27:30LAX - CPT
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 099
Thu 12/221:30CPT - LAX
1 stop31h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/311:12LAX - CPT
1 stop22h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 115
Mon 2/221:30CPT - LAS
1 stop33h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/29:00LAS - CPT
1 stop24h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 148
Mon 26/121:30CPT - LAX
1 stop36h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 5/28:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 148
Wed 21/120:50CPT - LAX
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 28/18:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 197
Thu 15/123:10CPT - LAX
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 21/18:30LAX - CPT
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R15 230
Tue 20/122:00JNB - LAS
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 24/113:30LAS - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 329
Mon 13/418:00JNB - LAX
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 20/420:10LAX - JNB
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 427

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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 8 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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South Africa

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

21:55-23:15

1 stop35h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/2

12:05-19:00

1 stop20h 55m

R13 572

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

21:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

11:12-19:15

1 stop22h 03m

R15 115

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:35-18:50

1 stop33h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/1

15:20-7:35

2 stops30h 15m

R15 624

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-20:42

2 stops30h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/2

9:59-22:05

2 stops26h 06m

R15 690

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:05-16:45

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

13:10-10:50

1 stop35h 40m

R15 722

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:35-19:22

2 stops33h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 27/1

15:10-7:35

2 stops30h 25m

R15 903

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:15-16:35

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

19:10-10:30

1 stop29h 20m

R15 903

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-21:48

2 stops33h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 27/1

15:10-7:35

2 stops30h 25m

R15 903

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

17:40-10:25

1 stop30h 45m

R15 919

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-22:40

1 stop35h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

7:20-22:50

2 stops29h 30m

R15 936

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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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 R12 539). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 821). 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.

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 8 January 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
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 139 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 R15 690, Virgin Atlantic can have you in California from South Africa in 30h 43m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 461. Users have also found prices from R9 346 and R10 901 on Qatar Airways 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 R12 539). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 821). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 773AverageR18 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR13 499AverageR17 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 190AverageR19 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 471AverageR15 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 576AverageR16 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 949AverageR18 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 026AverageR17 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 185AverageR18 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 197AverageR17 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 322AverageR18 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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