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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 010

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
May 23 — May 301
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 23 April 2026.

Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Mon 4/119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 20/4R16 381
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Sat 9/119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 19/4R16 628
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 39m
British Airways
Mon 16/1113:26
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 20/4R16 941
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 17/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4R17 352
Thu 26/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1113:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4R17 385
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Tue 26/516:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4R17 533
Mon 31/813:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/915:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R17 599
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop34h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 12/510:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/4R17 862
Thu 26/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Mon 30/1116:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4R17 945
Wed 11/1120:50
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops30h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 26/115:00
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/4R17 978
Thu 18/622:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 2/87:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/4R17 994
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops30h 18m
British Airways
Sat 9/116:49
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 46m
British Airways
Deal found 19/4R18 044

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 352

One-way from

R10 010

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 817
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 746 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 332 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

22:00-23:38

2 stops34h 38m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

7:00-18:30

2 stops26h 30m

R17 994
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

20:55-14:00

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

16:20-4:00

1 stop26h 40m

R19 147

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:55-21:35

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

16:45-8:25

2 stops30h 40m

R19 443

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:15-19:16

2 stops31h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

21:23-9:25

2 stops27h 02m

R19 822

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

23:15-8:45

1 stop24h 30m

R20 003

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:55-8:25

1 stop29h 30m

R20 019

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-22:23

2 stops34h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

16:48-8:45

2 stops30h 57m

R20 118

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-18:07

2 stops30h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/6

22:00-8:45

1 stop25h 45m

R20 134

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-18:03

2 stops30h 38m

San Diego

Wed 10/6

15:22-8:25

2 stops32h 03m

R20 134

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-22:23

2 stops34h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

20:12-8:45

2 stops27h 33m

R20 134

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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 454). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 057). 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 23 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 325 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 636 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 906 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R19 147, United Airlines 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 481. Users have also found prices from R9 609 and R10 232 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 R10 454). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 057). 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 425AverageR20 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 969AverageR15 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 235AverageR19 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 517AverageR16 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 719AverageR17 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR14 751AverageR19 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 168AverageR16 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 676AverageR20 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 732AverageR17 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 741AverageR18 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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