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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 072

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 26 — Jul 31
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 27 May 2026.

Tue 13/1020:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 18m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 27/1023:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/5R15 549
Mon 1/619:50
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops31h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 1/85:00
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops51h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/5R16 562
Sat 23/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops28h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 30/58:15
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R16 595
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
ONT
2 stops34h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 27/107:00
ONT
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5R16 595
Sun 24/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop35h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 6/68:25
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop24h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/5R16 611
Wed 27/521:55
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Fri 5/622:25
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 15m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R16 628
Sun 24/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Delta
Fri 5/60:15
SFO
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R16 644
Sun 7/620:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 34m
Delta
Wed 20/111:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 05m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R16 693
Tue 27/1020:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop32h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R16 693
Tue 26/520:05
CPT
-
SFO
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Fri 5/623:55
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop32h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/5R16 710
Tue 2/620:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 9/613:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop42h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5R16 726
Fri 4/1219:35
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Mon 7/1218:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 22/5R16 759

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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 549

One-way from

R10 072

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 660
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 23m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to California
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 298 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 27 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-21:58

2 stops34h 58m

Ontario

Tue 27/10

7:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

R16 595

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-13:31

2 stops26h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 19/1

22:45-18:35

2 stops33h 50m

R16 693
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-18:09

2 stops30h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R16 775

JohannesburgSanta Ana

JNB - SNA

JNBSNA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-18:01

2 stops32h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/11

12:46-10:25

2 stops35h 39m

R16 824

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

22:00-21:40

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

22:30-12:05

1 stop27h 35m

R17 004

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-18:22

2 stops32h 47m

Ontario

Mon 16/11

10:47-10:25

2 stops37h 38m

R17 364

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

23:15-11:45

1 stop45h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

8:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

R17 625

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-21:14

2 stops34h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

8:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R17 723

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

21:40-18:50

1 stop31h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/1

23:05-19:00

2 stops33h 55m

R17 854

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

20:15-15:55

2 stops28h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 16/6

0:33-19:40

1 stop34h 07m

R17 854

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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 382). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R39 354). 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 27 May 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
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 396 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
9 753 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
8 006 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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 693, United Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 26h 26m. 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 556. Users have also found prices from R9 851 and R10 162 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 382). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R39 354). 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 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 333AverageR19 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 873AverageR15 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 417AverageR17 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 465AverageR19 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 887AverageR17 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 040AverageR17 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 400AverageR18 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 568AverageR17 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 583AverageR19 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 637AverageR17 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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