Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 139

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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 March 2026.

Mon 14/913:15
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/911:55
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 777
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/510:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/3R14 062
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/314:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R14 352
Thu 16/417:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 464
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/510:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 545
Wed 3/619:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops30h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 10/621:30
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/3R14 754
Fri 3/421:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 17/414:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3R14 786
Sun 19/420:05
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop33h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 2/56:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/3R14 818
Thu 7/522:25
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop27h 05m
SWISS
Tue 26/519:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop40h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 26/2R14 851
Tue 14/417:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/420:10
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R14 883
Mon 14/919:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 28/97:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2R14 899
Wed 4/320:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 15/30:25
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 915

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 062

One-way from

R9 139

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 848
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • South Africa to California
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • South Africa to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 062 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 099 potential savings vs. average return price).
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 2 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R14 818

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-17:40

1 stop30h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

10:35-17:50

1 stop22h 15m

R14 818

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

19:35-20:55

1 stop40h 20m

R14 851

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-18:10

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

7:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

R14 979

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

22:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

15:35-20:55

2 stops44h 20m

R15 076

Cape TownSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-18:38

2 stops31h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

0:45-15:20

2 stops29h 35m

R15 478

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

13:00-8:25

2 stops34h 25m

R15 800

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

21:30-15:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R15 816

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-20:28

2 stops31h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

12:23-8:35

2 stops35h 12m

R15 864

Cape TownOntario

CPT - ONT

CPTONT

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:05-21:00

1 stop33h 55m

Ontario

Sat 2/5

12:49-17:50

1 stop20h 01m

R15 961

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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 126). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 510). 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 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.

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to California?

    For as low as R14 851, Turkish Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 27h 05m. 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 334. Users have also found prices from R9 155 and R10 000 on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to California that include hotel bookings?

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    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 126). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 510). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 120AverageR19 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR13 684AverageR16 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 912AverageR19 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 195AverageR15 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 416AverageR18 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 677AverageR17 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 814AverageR17 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 046AverageR16 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 289AverageR18 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 320AverageR19 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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