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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 629

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
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 April 2026.

Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Mon 4/117:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 919
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 132
Tue 19/521:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 361
Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/119:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R16 738
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 17/616:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 771
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops33h 39m
British Airways
Mon 16/1113:26
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 16/4R16 869
Tue 12/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/618:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 951
Wed 10/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 17/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4R17 196
Thu 12/1122:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
Mon 16/1112:55
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R17 426
Sun 24/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/612:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R17 442
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/612:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R18 310
Mon 9/1122:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops30h 22m
British Airways
Mon 4/116:45
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops28h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R18 638

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 050

One-way from

R10 629

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 376
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 632 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 372 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 17 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

21:15-20:15

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

22:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

R17 180

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:15-18:01

2 stops29h 46m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

16:30-9:25

1 stop31h 55m

R18 032

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

19:30-14:00

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

16:20-17:30

1 stop40h 10m

R20 259
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:15-14:50

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

22:30-9:25

2 stops25h 55m

R21 062

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

9:50-0:52

2 stops48h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops41h 20m

R21 487

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 19/5

22:00-8:45

1 stop25h 45m

R21 586

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-16:40

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

17:45-8:45

2 stops30h 00m

R21 635

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 19/6

23:15-8:50

1 stop24h 35m

R21 848

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-22:44

2 stops32h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

7:59-21:20

2 stops28h 21m

R22 126

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:25-15:52

2 stops29h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/6

14:43-7:00

2 stops31h 17m

R22 568

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R10 400). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R28 906). 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 17 April 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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
9 602 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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 948, British Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 30h 20m. 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 448. Users have also found prices from R9 559 and R10 179 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 400). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R28 906). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 355AverageR19 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 897AverageR15 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 161AverageR19 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 442AverageR16 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 643AverageR17 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR14 674AverageR19 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 089AverageR16 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 595AverageR20 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 651AverageR17 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 654AverageR18 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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