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Cheap flights from South Africa to California from R9 069

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LAX
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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 19 February 2026.

Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/418:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/2R14 405
Wed 22/418:00
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/518:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2R14 421
Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/38:00
SFO
-
CPT
1 stop26h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 437
Sun 5/421:55
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 18/48:00
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 613
Sun 8/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop30h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/314:35
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/2R14 613
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/38:30
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/2R14 725
Fri 15/518:00
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/613:25
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R14 821
Tue 24/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop24h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 12/118:40
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2R14 901
Sun 8/320:50
CPT
-
LAX
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 22/321:29
LAX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2R14 917
Thu 19/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/39:01
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops22h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2R14 933
Sun 22/220:50
CPT
-
LAX
1 stop35h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 1/37:00
LAX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2R14 949
Tue 2/617:50
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 22/818:45
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/2R15 029

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 405

One-way from

R9 069

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 606
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • South Africa to California
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 573 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 096 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 19 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

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-17:45

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R14 453

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-22:57

1 stop35h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

8:30-19:15

1 stop25h 45m

R14 725

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

21:30-22:24

1 stop33h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

14:35-19:15

1 stop19h 40m

R14 725

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

18:00-18:15

1 stop33h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

13:25-10:30

1 stop36h 05m

R14 821

Cape TownLos Angeles

CPT - LAX

CPTLAX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-20:41

1 stop32h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

21:29-15:05

1 stop32h 36m

R14 901

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

22:00-23:46

2 stops35h 46m

San Diego

Mon 9/3

8:00-19:00

1 stop26h 00m

R15 077

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:00-16:40

1 stop31h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R15 238

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

18:45-10:30

1 stop30h 45m

R15 398

JohannesburgSan Francisco

JNB - SFO

JNBSFO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-16:40

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

12:55-10:30

1 stop36h 35m

R15 398

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:35-15:20

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

21:50-10:25

2 stops27h 35m

R15 494

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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 068). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 446). 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 19 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
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 322 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 222 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 752 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 459 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

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

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 453, Turkish Airlines can have you in California from South Africa in 31h 35m. 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 308. Users have also found prices from R9 117 and R9 958 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to California (average of R14 068). Flying from South Africa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 446). 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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American AirlinesCheapestR13 596AverageR14 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 854AverageR19 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 136AverageR15 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR14 176AverageR17 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 633AverageR17 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 637AverageR18 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 640AverageR17 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR14 984AverageR16 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 218AverageR17 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 238AverageR18 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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