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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 324

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jul 13 — Jul 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 13 June 2026.

Mon 22/619:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 29/66:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6R16 284
Fri 12/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 26/623:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6R16 431
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 29/66:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6R16 480
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6R16 561
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop45h 30m
KLM
Wed 11/1115:40
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
KLM
Deal found 12/6R16 740
Wed 2/919:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/915:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R17 587
Mon 5/1023:15
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops31h 59m
Delta
Wed 11/1122:59
ONT
-
JNB
1 stop34h 01m
Delta
Deal found 12/6R17 603
Sat 5/923:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops33h 43m
Delta
Sun 1/1122:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop34h 05m
Delta
Deal found 8/6R17 652
Fri 12/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 39m
Lufthansa
Fri 26/621:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/6R17 734
Tue 21/721:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 39m
British Airways
Tue 28/719:40
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6R17 750
Mon 27/723:15
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops28h 37m
KLM
Sun 9/823:50
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
KLM
Deal found 10/6R17 880
Thu 15/1020:15
JNB
-
LAS
1 stop33h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 24/1022:00
LAS
-
JNB
1 stop25h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/6R17 897

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 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 561

One-way from

R10 324

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 395
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
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 097 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 13 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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 561

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

23:15-22:14

2 stops31h 59m

Ontario

Wed 11/11

22:59-19:00

1 stop34h 01m

R17 603

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

23:15-22:14

2 stops31h 59m

Ontario

Thu 12/11

12:00-19:00

1 stop21h 00m

R17 603

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-23:58

2 stops33h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

22:30-18:35

1 stop34h 05m

R17 652

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

21:15-17:54

2 stops29h 39m

San Diego

Tue 28/7

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R17 750

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

15:05-11:22

2 stops29h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

8:21-18:35

2 stops25h 14m

R18 108

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-23:38

2 stops33h 23m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

8:20-17:50

1 stop24h 30m

R18 141

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

20:15-21:10

1 stop33h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 24/10

9:50-22:25

2 stops27h 35m

R18 206
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

23:15-14:45

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

18:25-5:50

2 stops26h 25m

R18 206

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

13:50-22:40

1 stop22h 50m

R18 222

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to California

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Estimated return price
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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 341). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R59 845). 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 13 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
9 813 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
8 047 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 750, United Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 29h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 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 555. Users have also found prices from R9 811 and R10 121 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 341). Flying from South Africa to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of R59 845). 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 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 279AverageR19 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 818AverageR15 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 360AverageR17 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 407AverageR18 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 560AverageR17 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 980AverageR17 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 338AverageR18 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 487AverageR19 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 506AverageR17 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 585AverageR17 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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