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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R10 041

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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 7 May 2026.

Mon 19/1021:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops27h 28m
British Airways
Fri 30/1021:15
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R16 762
Thu 5/1119:35
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops36h 24m
British Airways
Mon 9/116:10
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/5R16 894
Sun 18/1021:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Sat 5/1221:00
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 157
Fri 19/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R17 337
Tue 15/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 10m
British Airways
Fri 30/1014:05
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 370
Tue 15/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Sun 25/1021:40
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops27h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 452
Thu 18/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/815:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R17 452
Thu 18/612:40
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/615:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R17 469
Tue 20/1020:00
CPT
-
SAN
1 stop24h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1122:30
SAN
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 502
Tue 15/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
British Airways
Wed 28/1014:05
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 535
Wed 17/612:05
DUR
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/615:55
SFO
-
DUR
2 stops33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R17 535
Wed 16/921:15
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops28h 55m
British Airways
Wed 28/1021:15
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 567

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 762

One-way from

R10 041

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 466
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 38m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 795 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 098 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 7 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:55-13:35

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

15:55-9:00

1 stop32h 05m

R17 567

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

9:30-16:15

1 stop39h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R18 767

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 31/8

12:05-13:35

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

15:00-10:55

2 stops33h 55m

R18 816

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-17:36

2 stops37h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

R18 833

DurbanSan Francisco

DUR - SFO

DURSFO

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 18/6

12:05-17:36

3 stops38h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

15:55-10:35

2 stops33h 40m

R19 096

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:15-18:25

2 stops30h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

12:15-10:25

2 stops37h 10m

R19 211

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

11:37-10:15

2 stops37h 38m

R19 359

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-18:15

1 stop31h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

21:40-9:25

2 stops26h 45m

R19 457

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

23:15-10:25

1 stop26h 10m

R19 917

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 000

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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 435). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 005). 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 7 May 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
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 511 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
4 356 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
9 690 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 949 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 R17 567, Qatar Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 25h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16966 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 600. Users have also found prices from R9 901 and R10 214 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 435). Flying from South Africa to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of R29 005). 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 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR20 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 944AverageR15 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 491AverageR16 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 724AverageR21 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 963AverageR17 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 141AverageR17 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 648AverageR18 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 704AverageR17 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 708AverageR18 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 813AverageR17 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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