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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 617

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
May 28 — Jun 41
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 28 April 2026.

Thu 26/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1113:05
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4R17 386
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 12/510:15
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4R17 782
Thu 26/1122:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
British Airways
Mon 30/1116:45
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 22/4R17 997
Tue 9/621:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 17/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4R18 047
Tue 5/510:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 13/58:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 063
Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 063
Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 080
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/616:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R18 096
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/56:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4R18 146
Thu 18/620:55
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 212
Sat 20/612:40
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/816:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R18 228
Tue 5/522:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 13/510:20
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 228

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 047

One-way from

R10 617

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 483
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 40m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 557 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 278 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 28 April 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

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

21:15-18:20

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

21:30-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R18 047

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:25-20:51

2 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:05-10:25

2 stops36h 20m

R20 110

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

9:35-21:20

2 stops26h 45m

R20 523

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:50-12:50

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

22:30-10:20

1 stop26h 50m

R20 854

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

9:55-15:35

2 stops38h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 14/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop40h 00m

R21 332

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:25-22:52

2 stops35h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

13:35-10:25

2 stops35h 50m

R21 844

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-23:15

1 stop36h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

15:05-9:30

1 stop33h 25m

R21 960

Cape TownLas Vegas

CPT - LAS

CPTLAS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

23:15-20:31

2 stops30h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 15/5

23:15-5:50

2 stops45h 35m

R22 356
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-19:20

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

13:45-21:20

1 stop22h 35m

R22 356

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

21:15-20:47

2 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:30-9:25

1 stop28h 55m

R22 703

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to California?

Booking 83 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.

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 485). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 142). 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 28 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
1 508 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
4 341 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
9 672 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
7 928 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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 R20 523, British Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 26h 40m. 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 500. Users have also found prices from R9 645 and R10 262 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 485). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 142). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 464AverageR20 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 010AverageR16 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 276AverageR19 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 559AverageR16 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 794AverageR19 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 040AverageR17 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 212AverageR17 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 722AverageR20 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 778AverageR17 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 782AverageR18 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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