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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 689

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
maalis 14 — maalis 211
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 12 helmikuu 2026.

to 12/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
ke 25/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/2R14 486
to 12/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop34h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
ke 25/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2R14 550
ma 9/321:30
CPT
-
LAS
1 stop32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
su 15/37:15
LAS
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/2R14 597
ti 17/219:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
ti 24/218:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2R14 677
to 12/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 35m
United Airlines
ke 25/210:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R14 804
su 22/319:05
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
ti 31/313:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2R14 836
ti 24/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
ke 18/1110:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R14 836
ti 24/220:50
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops35h 09m
United Airlines
la 14/1118:53
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops37h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R14 836
to 7/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 53m
United Airlines
ti 26/519:14
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops59h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2R14 852
to 7/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
3 stops30h 23m
United Airlines
ke 27/522:35
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R14 867
pe 8/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
United Airlines
pe 29/523:10
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R14 899
la 7/322:00
JNB
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LAS
2 stops43h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
pe 13/315:00
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop43h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2R14 931

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 12 helmikuu 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 597

One-way from

R9 689

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 471
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • South Africa to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 854 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 989 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 12 helmikuu 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

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

ma 9/3

21:30-21:10

1 stop32h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

su 15/3

7:15-19:15

1 stop27h 00m

R14 597

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

su 8/3

21:30-23:55

1 stop35h 25m

Los Angeles

su 15/3

8:25-19:15

1 stop25h 50m

R14 645

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 22/3

19:05-12:10

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

ti 31/3

13:25-10:30

1 stop36h 05m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ke 25/2

20:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

Los Angeles

pe 13/11

23:30-16:10

1 stop30h 40m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ma 2/3

20:50-11:47

1 stop24h 57m

Los Angeles

pe 13/11

22:50-16:10

1 stop31h 20m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

to 26/2

20:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

Los Angeles

ke 18/11

10:15-18:00

1 stop21h 45m

R14 836

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

ke 25/2

20:50-15:35

2 stops28h 45m

Los Angeles

ma 16/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R14 836

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 7/3

22:00-20:12

2 stops32h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

pe 13/3

15:00-19:00

1 stop43h 00m

R14 963

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 27/5

21:15-19:21

2 stops31h 06m

San Francisco

to 13/8

15:21-7:00

2 stops30h 39m

R15 026

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 8/5

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

ma 11/5

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R15 185

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R13 962). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 312). 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 12 helmikuu 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
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 281 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 733 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 R14 836, Virgin Atlantic can have you in California from South Africa in 26h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16694 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 253. Users have also found prices from R9 038 and R11 092 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R13 962). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 312). 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 12 helmikuu 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 227AverageR17 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 544AverageR17 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 607AverageR14 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 734AverageR18 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 013AverageR15 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 476AverageR17 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 676AverageR17 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 854AverageR17 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR14 975AverageR17 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 106AverageR18 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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