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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 935

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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 18 June 2026.

Fri 19/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 2/78:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6R16 412
Thu 18/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 1/75:45
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R16 428
Thu 18/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 2/723:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6R16 445
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6R16 526
Mon 13/719:50
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops33h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 29/75:45
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops48h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6R16 607
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/1115:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
KLM
Deal found 14/6R16 688
Wed 2/97:40
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop37h 05m
KLM
Wed 7/1015:05
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop46h 05m
KLM
Deal found 16/6R16 932
Mon 2/1120:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops29h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1119:10
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops59h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6R17 045
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops29h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1115:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R17 062
Thu 3/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
KLM
Wed 7/1015:05
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop46h 05m
KLM
Deal found 16/6R17 094
Thu 18/619:50
CPT
-
LAS
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 24/60:59
LAS
-
CPT
2 stops29h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6R17 175
Tue 8/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
KLM
Wed 7/1015:05
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop46h 05m
KLM
Deal found 16/6R17 256

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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 526

One-way from

R9 935

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 350
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/10-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 34m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 418 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 18 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-19:54

1 stop32h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 558

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

19:50-20:42

2 stops33h 52m

Ontario

Wed 29/7

5:45-15:20

2 stops48h 35m

R16 607

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-5:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 688

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-10:11

1 stop23h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/1

23:50-18:35

1 stop32h 45m

R17 143

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-16:27

2 stops29h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

22:35-17:10

2 stops33h 35m

R17 662

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:05-16:41

1 stop29h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 21/10

23:25-17:50

2 stops33h 25m

R17 678

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:50-16:41

1 stop29h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

22:10-18:35

1 stop34h 25m

R17 678

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-1:15

1 stop38h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

0:45-17:10

2 stops31h 25m

R17 825

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

19:35-17:50

2 stops32h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/11

8:58-10:25

2 stops39h 27m

R17 938

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

20:50-11:59

1 stop25h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 9/1

16:00-18:35

2 stops40h 35m

R17 954

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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 308). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R59 659). 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 18 June 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
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
9 860 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
8 054 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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 678, United Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 29h 36m. 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 525. Users have also found prices from R9 781 and R10 090 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 308). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R59 659). 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 18 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 072AverageR17 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 238AverageR19 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 775AverageR15 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 288AverageR17 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 362AverageR18 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 514AverageR17 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 933AverageR16 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 290AverageR18 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 434AverageR19 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 458AverageR17 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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