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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 239

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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 13 March 2026.

Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop29h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/59:25
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/3R15 399
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Mon 25/518:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 12/3R15 416
Tue 21/420:25
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 28/414:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/3R15 466
Mon 14/919:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop27h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 29/918:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 566
Thu 10/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 24/1219:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 616
Wed 16/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 28/918:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 632
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1118:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R15 732
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 782
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 24/521:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 882
Thu 23/419:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops30h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 29/40:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops30h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 899
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 2/521:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3R15 932
Tue 15/1222:00
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 30m
British Airways
Thu 24/1219:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R15 965

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 233

One-way from

R9 239

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 315
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/5-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 18m total
  • South Africa to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 201 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 300 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 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

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

20:25-20:10

1 stop32h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/5

19:30-8:45

2 stops28h 15m

R16 182

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-17:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

8:15-19:40

1 stop26h 25m

R16 182

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-13:10

1 stop25h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

15:35-8:45

2 stops32h 10m

R16 198

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

17:32-8:45

2 stops30h 13m

R16 198

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:25-21:25

1 stop34h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

17:37-8:25

2 stops29h 48m

R16 198

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

11:50-8:45

2 stops35h 55m

R16 198

JohannesburgLas Vegas

JNB - LAS

JNBLAS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:25-17:49

2 stops30h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-8:50

2 stops27h 50m

R16 298

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

20:25-18:14

2 stops30h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

15:35-8:45

2 stops32h 10m

R16 298

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:00-14:53

2 stops27h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:38-17:10

2 stops33h 32m

R16 614

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

18:00-10:50

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R16 631

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R14 583). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 048). 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 13 March 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
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
1 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
680 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
9 418 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
4 254 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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
7 784 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

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 R16 614, Delta can have you in California from South Africa in 27h 53m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 554. Users have also found prices from R9 473 and R10 347 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R14 583). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 048). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 576AverageR20 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 159AverageR16 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 394AverageR19 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 687AverageR16 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 884AverageR17 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR14 916AverageR19 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 355AverageR18 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 643AverageR17 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 825AverageR18 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 852AverageR20 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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