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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 518

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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 2 February 2026.

Thu 5/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 18/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2R14 358
Mon 2/221:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/211:47
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop21h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/2R14 679
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop36h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/212:20
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 695
Sat 14/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/319:50
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R14 711
Fri 8/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 29/522:35
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 760
Tue 17/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/317:30
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop33h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 776
Sun 1/221:30
CPT
-
LAS
1 stop31h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 7/29:00
LAS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R14 792
Sat 18/417:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/413:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 856
Thu 7/519:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 28/56:00
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 856
Mon 16/220:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
SWISS
Mon 2/319:00
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1R14 872
Thu 5/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 18/27:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 888
Mon 9/222:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 24/221:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2R14 920

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 711

One-way from

R9 518

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 435
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 638 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 135 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to California that are best for you.

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South Africa

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-11:38

1 stop24h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

22:35-15:20

2 stops31h 45m

R14 760

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:50-11:40

1 stop26h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

13:25-10:30

1 stop36h 05m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-15:03

2 stops28h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

0:13-15:20

2 stops30h 07m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-15:31

2 stops28h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:50-16:03

2 stops29h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

8:20-17:10

1 stop23h 50m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:50-10:45

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-13:43

2 stops26h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

21:18-15:20

1 stop33h 02m

R14 856

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-0:52

1 stop37h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:15-15:20

2 stops31h 05m

R14 856

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

20:15-16:35

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

19:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

R14 872

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

20:15-16:30

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

19:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

R15 129

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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 R13 120). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 499). 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 2 February 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
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 231 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 209 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 711 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 R14 760, United Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 24h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16069 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 330. Users have also found prices from R9 156 and R10 680 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 R13 120). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 499). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR13 312AverageR16 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR13 535AverageR17 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 779AverageR14 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 902AverageR19 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 185AverageR15 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 650AverageR17 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 856AverageR17 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR14 877AverageR18 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 973AverageR17 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 119AverageR17 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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