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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R11 396

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Sun 4/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop37h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 19/106:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R16 393
Mon 9/1119:05
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/118:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R16 684
Sat 5/917:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 18/912:55
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R16 855
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/613:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 026
Thu 11/617:50
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/60:30
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 214
Thu 7/519:25
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/520:20
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 317
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1113:10
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop35h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 385
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1118:45
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 436
Mon 8/619:25
JNB
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
British Airways
Sun 21/620:10
LAX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 488
Tue 6/1020:00
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 18/1022:50
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/3R17 488
Fri 20/1122:00
JNB
-
ONT
2 stops45h 57m
British Airways
Tue 24/116:10
ONT
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R17 608
Thu 22/1021:15
JNB
-
SNA
2 stops31h 24m
British Airways
Mon 26/1013:45
SNA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 659

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 855

One-way from

R11 208

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 974
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • South Africa to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R26 758 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 546 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 28 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

19:25-15:40

2 stops29h 15m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 813

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

23:15-22:45

2 stops32h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 15/8

21:50-19:40

1 stop36h 50m

R18 840

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

8:45-19:00

1 stop43h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

8:23-8:35

2 stops39h 12m

R18 891

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:29

2 stops30h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

15:26-10:25

2 stops33h 59m

R18 908

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-0:55

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

9:25-21:25

2 stops27h 00m

R18 925

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-14:45

1 stop40h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

23:55-21:25

2 stops36h 30m

R18 959

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-20:47

2 stops59h 57m

Ontario

Tue 9/6

22:41-10:30

2 stops50h 49m

R19 199

JohannesburgOntario

JNB - ONT

JNBONT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

19:25-21:08

2 stops34h 43m

Ontario

Sun 27/9

23:59-9:25

2 stops48h 26m

R19 284

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

19:25-15:40

2 stops29h 15m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R19 575

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

19:25-15:40

2 stops29h 15m

San Diego

Tue 10/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R19 575

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R13 518). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 495). 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 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7,4
Good
4 288 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
9 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7 825 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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 R17 813, British Airways can have you in California from South Africa in 29h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 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 737. Users have also found prices from R9 736 and R10 635 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R13 518). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 495). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 954AverageR20 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapestR14 519AverageR16 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 795AverageR20 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 096AverageR17 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 299AverageR18 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 332AverageR20 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 785AverageR17 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 935AverageR17 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 286AverageR18 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 293AverageR21 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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