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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 180

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
Aug 13 — Aug 201
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 14 July 2026.

Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/96:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7R15 835
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop36h 53m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 15/86:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/7R16 131
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop36h 53m
Delta
Sat 15/88:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R16 180
Sun 23/820:05
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops34h 54m
Delta
Sat 5/99:30
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 10/7R16 213
Sun 16/820:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop28h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 31/88:17
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7R16 442
Sat 29/819:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops33h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1223:58
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops32h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7R16 458
Sun 12/720:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 25/721:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7R16 475
Sun 25/1020:50
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Delta
Sat 7/117:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Delta
Deal found 12/7R16 524
Fri 28/820:00
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops33h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 4/919:13
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops60h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7R16 540
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:17
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7R16 590
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 57m
Delta
Mon 31/811:08
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 42m
Delta
Deal found 9/7R16 639
Mon 13/718:50
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops26h 00m
Air France
Sun 26/718:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Air France
Deal found 10/7R16 688

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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 835

One-way from

R10 180

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 999
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 749 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 512 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 14 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-10:17

1 stop23h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

0:12-17:50

2 stops32h 38m

R16 213

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

19:50-0:59

2 stops38h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 458

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

19:50-9:38

1 stop22h 48m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

23:15-15:20

2 stops31h 05m

R16 524

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/8

20:00-20:01

2 stops33h 01m

Ontario

Fri 4/9

19:13-17:10

2 stops60h 57m

R16 540
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-11:49

1 stop23h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 606

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-14:02

1 stop26h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

11:08-17:50

1 stop21h 42m

R16 639

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-19:12

3 stops56h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

8:50-17:10

2 stops23h 20m

R16 688

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-20:16

2 stops30h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:10-17:20

2 stops36h 10m

R16 721

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

22:00-23:56

2 stops34h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

12:00-12:05

2 stops38h 05m

R16 819

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

7:55-10:54

2 stops36h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

15:10-5:50

1 stop28h 40m

R16 868

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R9 885). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R96 800). 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 14 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
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
1 539 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
9 991 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 744 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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
8 115 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 539 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

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 R16 213, Delta can have you in California from South Africa in 23h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16486 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 441. Users have also found prices from R10 887 and R11 471 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R9 885). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R96 800). 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 14 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestR13 200AverageR17 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 368AverageR20 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 910AverageR15 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 406AverageR17 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 503AverageR17 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 657AverageR17 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 060AverageR17 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 440AverageR18 831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 562AverageR20 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 785AverageR17 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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